honorary
gb/ˈɑnɚˌɛɹi/ us/ˈɑnɚˌɛɹi/
B2
Angličtina
~ 8800
Významy
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adjective
formal
C1
property
1
Given as an honor only
Used for a title, job, or degree that someone receives as a special honor, without doing the normal work or study and usually without being paid.
Vzorec užití:
honorary [title/position/degree/membership]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "honorary" with "honorable" or "honourable". "Honorary" describes a title, role, degree, or membership given as an honor, usually without duties or payment. "Honorable" describes a person or action that is morally good or deserving of respect. For example, say "an honorary degree" (not *an honorable degree*) and "an honorable person" (not *an honorary person*, unless you mean they have a special title).
Synonyma
ceremonial (Emphasizes that the role is mainly symbolic and for show, while "honorary" stresses that it is given as a special mark of respect.)
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titular (A more technical word meaning "in title only"; it does not always carry the idea of being a reward or mark of respect, which "honorary" usually does.)
Antonyma
official (Suggests that the role or title is fully recognized with normal duties and authority, unlike an honorary one.)
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paid (Highlights the usual expectation of salary or financial reward, which an honorary role or degree does not involve.)
Kolokace
honorary degree
|honorary title
|honorary member
|honorary position
|honorary doctorate
|honorary chair
Témata
education
|work
|society
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- She received an honorary degree from the university for her work in human rights.
- He was made an honorary member of the board after stepping down as CEO.
- The museum appointed her as its honorary director in recognition of her long support.
- Several celebrities hold honorary titles from the charity for their fundraising efforts.
- The club offered him an honorary position so he could stay involved without responsibilities.
Učební příklady
- The college gave him an honorary degree because he helped many students.
- She became an honorary member of the club, but she does not need to attend meetings.
- He has an honorary title at the university, but he does not teach any classes.
- They gave her an honorary role on the committee as a way to thank her.
- The city made him an honorary citizen for his support.
adjective
formal
C1
property
2
Unpaid position or job
Used for a job or role where the person works but does not get money for it.
Vzorec užití:
honorary [job/position/office]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think an "honorary" job means the person does nothing. In fact, an honorary secretary or honorary treasurer often works actively; the key point is that the role is usually unpaid. Another confusion is with "volunteer"; a volunteer is any person who works without pay, while an honorary position is usually a specific title in an organization.
Synonyma
unpaid (Plainly states that there is no salary; "honorary" adds the idea that the role is respected or special.)
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voluntary (Focuses on the fact that the work is done by choice without pay; "honorary" is more about the status of the role within an organization.)
Antonyma
salaried (Emphasizes that the person is paid a regular wage for the position, unlike an honorary role.)
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paid (General opposite, focusing simply on receiving money for the work.)
Kolokace
honorary secretary
|honorary treasurer
|honorary consul
|honorary editor
|honorary adviser
|honorary position
Témata
work
|charity
|society
|business
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- She serves as the charity’s honorary treasurer, managing the accounts without pay.
- He agreed to become the club’s honorary secretary after retiring from full-time work.
- The organization relies heavily on honorary officers to keep running.
- He was appointed honorary consul and carries out his duties without a salary.
- Several members hold honorary positions on the committee to support its work.
Učební příklady
- She works as an honorary secretary for the local club.
- He is the honorary treasurer, so he does not get money for the job.
- The museum has many honorary helpers who work for free.
- My uncle is an honorary adviser to the group and is not paid.
- The company named her an honorary director, but it is an unpaid role.
adjective
B2
property
3
Treated as a member informally
Used for a person who is not officially in a group or family, but people talk about them as if they are.
Vzorec užití:
honorary [group/identity/family role]
Častá chyba:
Learners may think "honorary" always means a formal title from an organization. In everyday speech, it is also used informally for social or family roles, as in "honorary aunt" or "honorary New Yorker", where there is no official document or title.
Synonyma
informal (Suggests a status that is not official; "honorary" adds the idea that the status is kindly or admiring.)
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symbolic (Emphasizes that the status is not legal or real in a strict sense, similar to "honorary" in this use.)
Antonyma
official (Highlights that the person has legal or formal status, unlike someone described as "honorary" in this sense.)
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biological (When talking about family roles, contrasts a real blood relationship with an honorary, non-blood relationship.)
Kolokace
honorary citizen
|honorary New Yorker
|honorary member of the family
|honorary Texan
|honorary aunt
|honorary uncle
Témata
relationships
|identity
|society
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- After years of visiting, he became an honorary member of the family.
- She calls him her honorary uncle because he has known her since she was born.
- He likes to think of himself as an honorary New Yorker after living there for a decade.
- The town made her an honorary citizen for her long-term support.
- Among her friends, she is considered an honorary Texan because of her love for the state.
Učební příklady
- He is like an honorary brother to me.
- They call her an honorary aunt because she is very close to the children.
- Everyone in the village sees him as an honorary local.
- After many years here, I feel like an honorary citizen of this city.
- He became an honorary member of their family over time.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
honorary
IPA
GB/ˈɑnɚˌɛɹi/
US/ˈɑnɚˌɛɹi/
Slabiky a přízvuk
hon - or - ary (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (hon)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: honorary
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
honorary chair
1/ˈɑnɚˌɛɹi t͡ʃˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
formal
Chair role held as an honor
A chair position in a group or event that someone has mainly as an honor, not to run the meetings or do the main work.
Příklady
- She served as the honorary chair of the fundraising campaign.
- The celebrity agreed to be the honorary chair for the gala.
- An honorary chair was named to recognize his long support for the museum.
honorary citizenship
1/ˈɑnɚˌɛɹi sˈɪtɪzənʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
formal
Symbolic city or state citizenship
A special, symbolic form of being a citizen that a city or country gives to someone as an honor, often without giving normal legal rights.
Příklady
- The mayor granted her honorary citizenship for her work with local schools.
- He received honorary citizenship of the town where he grew up.
- Several foreign leaders were given honorary citizenship during the festival.
honorary degree
1/ˈɑnɚˌɛɹi dɪɡɹˈi/
fixed phrase
formal
Degree given as an honor
A special degree that a university gives to someone to thank or praise them, even though they did not study there for that degree.
Příklady
- The actor received an honorary degree for his work in promoting education.
- Several community leaders were awarded honorary degrees at the ceremony.
- She holds an honorary degree from Harvard for her contributions to public health.
honorary doctorate
1/ˈɑnɚˌɛɹi dˈɑktɚɪt/
fixed phrase
formal
Doctoral degree given as honor
A special doctor-level degree that a university gives to someone as an honor, without them doing the normal long study and research.
Příklady
- She was awarded an honorary doctorate in law for her human rights work.
- The university presented him with an honorary doctorate during its 100th anniversary.
- Several artists received honorary doctorates in recognition of their cultural impact.
honorary member
1/ˈɑnɚˌɛɹi mˈɛmbɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
Member by special honor
A person who is made a member of a club or group as a special honor, often without paying or doing normal member duties.
Příklady
- She was invited to become an honorary member of the association.
- The club made him an honorary member after fifty years of service.
- Several retired players are honorary members of the team’s board.
honorary president
1/ˈɑnɚˌɛɹi pɹˈɛzɪdənt/
fixed phrase
formal
President in title only
A person who has the title of president of a group as an honor, but usually does not run the group day to day.
Příklady
- After stepping down, she became the organization’s honorary president.
- The club elected him honorary president in recognition of his service.
- An honorary president was appointed to give the charity more public visibility.
honorary secretary
1/ˈɑnɚˌɛɹi sˈɛkɹɪtˌɛɹi/
fixed phrase
formal
Unpaid secretary of an organization
A person who does the secretary work for a club or group without pay, usually as a respected member.
Příklady
- She serves as honorary secretary of the local sports club.
- The honorary secretary sends out meeting notices and keeps the minutes.
- The association elects an honorary secretary every two years.
honorary title
1/ˈɑnɚˌɛɹi tˈaɪtəl/
fixed phrase
formal
Title given without real power
A special name or rank that someone gets as an honor, but it does not give them real power or work to do.
Příklady
- The position of patron is mainly an honorary title.
- They offered him an honorary title so he could stay connected to the company.
- In many charities, the president role is an honorary title with few duties.
honorary treasurer
1/ˈɑnɚˌɛɹi tɹˈɛʒɚɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
Unpaid treasurer of an organization
A person who looks after the money of a club or group without pay, usually as a trusted member.
Příklady
- He has been the charity’s honorary treasurer for ten years.
- The honorary treasurer prepares the annual financial report.
- They are looking for someone to act as honorary treasurer of the society.
honorary consul
1/ˈɑnɚˌɛɹi kˈɑnsəl/
fixed phrase
formal
Unpaid part-time consular official
A person who helps a foreign country and its people in a city or region, often part-time and without pay, but in an official way.
Příklady
- An honorary consul in the port city assists visiting sailors from his country.
- He was appointed honorary consul for Japan in the region.
- She serves as honorary consul for Sweden while running her law firm.
- The honorary consul helps local citizens with visa questions.
- Many small countries rely on honorary consuls instead of full embassies.