adjective / noun
emeritus
ih-MAIR-ih-tus/ɪˈmerɪtəs/
Retired from a professional role but retaining its title as an honor.
The retired professor receives her emerita title as colleagues applaud.
Etymology
The pieces express serving one's time out: Latin used the word for a veteran who had completed his service. The modern title likewise marks completed service, with the title retained as an honor.
In context
also so tony has referenced former mayor i lobbied for mayor emeritus the venerable folks of port washington didn't agree
More examples
- As professor emeritus, he still advises students on research.
- The college invites its emeriti to the annual faculty dinner.
- She remains active in the orchestra as conductor emerita.
Forms
emeritus · emeriti · emerita · emeritae
Similar words
- retired
- Describes leaving work without implying an honorary retained title.
- honorary
- Describes an honor that need not follow professional retirement.