honorary
Given as an honor, with no duties attached, and without paymentGiven as an honor, with no duties attached, and without payment.
» General Franks received an honorary knighthood.
Генералу Фрэнксу было пожаловано почётное рыцарство. — Hellerick
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3 senses(not comparable)Given as an honor, with no duties attached, and without payment.
honorary degree; honorary citizen
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почётныйpočótnyj
поче́снийpočésnyj
given as an honor without the normal duties
(not comparable)Voluntary.
Ehren-, ehrenamtlich
(not comparable)Unofficial; practically. Describes the holder of an unofficial position or title that is assigned as a special honor rather than by normal channels.
Megsie is an honorary employee because she helps other customers while she shops here.
I consider you an honorary member of our family because you've been with us for so long.
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Examples
10 sentencesGeneral Franks received an honorary knighthood.
ruГенералу Фрэнксу было пожаловано почётное рыцарство. — Hellerick
Phalerists collect honorary decorations, medals, and badges.
ruФалеристы собирают ордена, медали, значки. — nina99nv
The university gave him an honorary degree.
ruУниверситет дал ему почётное звание. — odexed
The college bestowed an honorary degree on him.
He became an honorary citizen of our city.
ruОн стал почётным гражданином нашего города. — marafon
Translations
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Origin
From honor + -ary, modelled after French honoraire, from Latin honōrārius.From honor + -ary, modelled after French honoraire, from Latin honōrārius.
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