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HONORARY

(adj.sat, noun, adj.)
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There are 6 meanings of the word Honorary.

Honorary - as an adjective satellite

Given as an honor without the normal duties

Example: "An honorary degree"

Honorary - as a noun

An honorarium; a fee for services of no fixed value.

A kind of secret society that operates in name only, with membership given to honor some achievement.

Honorary - as an adjective

Given as an honor/honour, with no duties attached, and without payment.

Example: "Honorary degree; honorary doctorate"

Voluntary.

Describes the holder of a position or title that is assigned to him as a special honor rather than by normal channels.

Example: "Honorary citizen"

Example Sentences

"He was given an honorary degree for his contributions to the field of medicine."
"She received an honorary membership to the organization."
"The mayor made him an honorary citizen of the town."
"The retired professor was granted an honorary title by the university."
"The actress was made an honorary ambassador for the charity."
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Word Game Points

Is HONORARY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, honorary is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HONORARY has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is HONORARY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, honorary is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HONORARY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is HONORARY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, honorary is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HONORARY has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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