honorary title
Bestowed name distinction
An honorary title is a designation granted as a mark of respect or recognition rather than for actual duties or qualifications.
Universities award honorary doctorates to distinguished figures; organizations bestow honorary memberships.
The title confers prestige without the responsibilities normally attached: She holds an honorary professorship but doesn't teach.
Honorary titles may also be ceremonial positions in government or nobility.
- emeritusRetired with distinction
- emeritus professorFaculty member with honorary post-retirement title
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- order of meritHierarchy by achievement
chieftain · laureate · lord · life peer · lifetime achievement · distinguished service · recognition · medal · baroness · elder · lady · ceremonial · fellow · freeman · patron · goodwill ambassador · tribal leader · dame
- honorsmedal, award, trophy, certificate, prize
- honorary titlesgoodwill ambassadors
- civic honorskey to the city, medal, award, community service award, key to city
honorary titleprofessional qualification
Credential for career practice
working title · professional certification · academic degree · military rank
honorary titlepaid position
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