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honorary

/ˈɒnərəri/ /ˈɑːnəˌreri/

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noun

Honorar, Ehrensold

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

Examples :

"The school awarded an honorary to the retired teacher for her decades of service. "

Die Schule verlieh der pensionierten Lehrerin für ihren jahrzehntelangen Dienst ein Honorar.

value business job achievement finance economy service

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noun

Ehrengesellschaft

A kind of secret society that operates in name only, with membership given to honor some achievement.

Examples :

"The school's honorary society recognizes students who excel in academics. "

Die Ehrengesellschaft der Schule ehrt Schüler, die sich in der akademischen Welt auszeichnen.

organization achievement society title

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adjective

Ehren-

Given as an honor/honour, with no duties attached, and without payment.

Examples :

"honorary degree; honorary doctorate"

Ehrentitel; Ehrendoktorwürde

achievement society job title culture

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adjective

Ehrenamtlich, freiwillig

Examples :

"My grandmother accepted the honorary position of head table chair at the family reunion, a voluntary role she enjoyed. "

Meine Großmutter nahm die ehrenamtliche Position des Tischvorstands beim Familientreffen an, eine freiwillige Rolle, die ihr Spaß machte.

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adjective

Ehren-

Describes the holder of a position or title that is assigned to him as a special honor rather than by normal channels.

Examples :

"honorary citizen"

Ehrenbürger

position title achievement society