HyperDic: emeritus

English > 2 senses of the word emeritus:
ADJECTIVEallemeritushonorably retired from assigned duties and retaining your title along with the additional title 'emeritus' as in 'professor emeritus'
NOUNperson emeritusa professor or minister who is retired from assigned duties
emeritus > pronunciation
Soundsihmeh'rahtahs
Rhymesabacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...
English > emeritus: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaninghonorably retired from assigned duties and retaining your title along with the additional title 'emeritus' as in 'professor emeritus'.
Broaderold(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
Spanishemérito, retirado
Catalanemèrit, retirat
English > emeritus: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA professor or minister who is retired from assigned duties.
Broaderretiree, retired personsomeone who has retired from active working
Spanishemérito, emeritus
Catalanemeritus

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