honorable

/ˈɒnəɹəbl̩/ /ˈɑnəɹəbl̩/

Meanings

adjective

Worthy of respect; respectable.

Examples :

"The judge was known as an honorable person who always made fair decisions. "

adjective

A courtesy title, given in Britain and the Commonwealth to a cabinet minister, minister of state, or senator, and in the United States to the president, vice president, congresspeople, state governors and legislators, and mayors.

Examples :

"The honorable mayor addressed the town council meeting. "

politics government royal nation state title

Related Words

respectable adjective

[ɹi.ˈspɛk.tə.bl̩]

Deserving respect.

"His accomplishments, morals, loyalty, and stature make him a respectable person."

minister noun

/ˈmɪnɪstə/ /ˈmɪnɨstɚ/

A person who is trained to preach, to perform religious ceremonies, and to afford pastoral care at a Protestant church.

"The minister said a prayer on behalf of the entire congregation."

commonwealth noun

/ˈkɔmənˌwɛlθ/ /ˈkɑmənˌwɛlθ/ /ˈkɒmənˌwelθ/ /ˈkɒmənˌwɛlθ/

The well-being of a community.

"The school's focus on student well-being is a key element of the commonwealth. "

respect noun

/ɹɪˈspɛkt/

An attitude of consideration or high regard

"He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him."

president noun

/ˈpɹɛzɨdənt/

An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.

"The president of the student council used last year's debate as a precedent for this year's election rules. "

addressed verb

/əˈdɹɛst/

To prepare oneself.

"She addressed herself to the difficult task by breaking it into smaller steps. "

courtesy noun

/ˈkɜːtəsi/ /ˈkɝtəsi/

Polite behavior.

"He was always known for his grace, kindness, and courtesy to people of every rank."

senator noun

/ˈsɛn.ə.tə/ /ˈsɛn.ə.tɚ/

A member, normally elected, in the house or chamber of a legislature called a senate. The legislatures of the United States and Canada have senators.

"The senator spoke at the school assembly about the importance of civic duty. "

cabinet noun

/ˈkæ.bɪ.nɪt/

A storage closet either separate from, or built into, a wall.

"My son kept his school supplies neatly organized in the cabinet under the stairs. "

governors noun

/ˈɡʌvənərz/ /ˈɡʌvənərs/

The chief executive officer of a first-level division of a country.

"The governors of many states met to discuss improving education. "

legislators noun

/ˈledʒɪsleɪtərz/ /ˈledʒɪˌsleɪtərz/

Someone who creates or enacts laws

"The legislators voted to increase funding for public schools. "

decisions noun

/dɪˈsɪʒənz/ /dɪˈsɪʒnz/

The act of deciding.

""The team's success depends on making good decisions." "