🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

honorário

Pronunciation / Transliteration: o-no-ra-rio

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Honorary/ˈɒn.ə.rɛ.ri/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"Ele recebeu um título honorário por suas contribuições."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Given as an honor without the usual requirements or functions.

    "She received an honorary degree for her contributions to science."
  2. 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."

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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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