Honorary

Origin

From French honoraire, from Latin honorarius

Full definition of honorary

Adjective

1. Given as an honor/honour, with no duties attached, and without payment.honorary degree
2. Voluntary.
3. Describes the holder of a position or title that is assigned to him as a special honor rather than by normal channels.honorary citizenhonorary consulhonorary vice presidenthonorary member of the family

Derived terms

• honorary authorship
• honorary title
• honorary trust

Noun

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