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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries명예의
Pronunciation / Transliteration: myeong-ye-ui
"그는 공로로 명예의 직위를 받았다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Given as an honor without the usual requirements or functions.
"She received an honorary degree for her contributions to science." - 2
Relating to a title or position that is conferred as a mark of respect.
"He was appointed as an honorary member of the committee."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'honorary' originates from the Latin 'honorarius', which means 'concerning honor'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting the concept of holding a title or position as a mark of respect rather than for the fulfillment of duties.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Honorary" is said worldwide
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honoraire
Transliteration: on-oraire
"Elle a reçu un diplôme honorifique pour ses contributions."
ehrenhalber
Transliteration: eh-ren-hal-ber
"Er wurde ehrenhalber in den Verein aufgenommen."
onorario
Transliteration: o-no-rario
"Ha ricevuto un titolo onorario per il suo lavoro."
honorario
Transliteration: o-no-ra-rio
"Recibió un título honorario por sus logros."
honorário
Transliteration: o-no-ra-rio
"Ele recebeu um título honorário por suas contribuições."
मानद
Transliteration: maanad
"उन्हें उनके कार्यों के लिए मानद उपाधि मिली।"
名誉的
Transliteration: míngyù de
"她因其贡献而获得名誉学位。"
명예의
Transliteration: myeong-ye-ui
"그는 공로로 명예의 직위를 받았다."
名誉の
Transliteration: meiyo no
"彼はその貢献に対して名誉の称号を受けた。"
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