honorary member
Symbolic group affiliate
An honorary member is someone granted membership in an organization as a mark of respect or recognition rather than through the usual requirements.
Honorary members typically don't pay dues or meet standard qualifications—the title honors their contributions or achievements: She was made an honorary member of the society after her groundbreaking research.
The designation may carry full privileges or be purely symbolic.
- emeritusRetired with distinction
- lifetimeDuration of existence
- lifetime achievementAward for career-long excellence
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- fellowMan or companion
inner circle · patron · board of directors · club president · tribute · recognition · hall of fame · ceremony · black tie · standing ovation · plaque · gold medal · inductee · alumnus · benefactor · elder · legacy · prestige
- honoreeshonoree, honorees, award winner, awardee, awardees
- membersRotarian, Jaycee, Freemason, Mason, Shriner
- membershipjoining, dues, eligibility, renewal, subscription
- membership termsdues, card, renewal, benefits, rights
- membershipsannual fee, initiation fee, renewal notice, guest pass, guest passes
- Academy TermsRoyal Academy, Royal Society, learned society
honorary memberfull member
One with complete standing
active member · card-carrying member · voting member · charter member · life member
honorary, honor, honour, honourable, honorable, honourably, honorably, dishonor, dishonour