emeritus
adjective/ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/
Frequency rank: #10,059 most common English word
Meaning
Retired but retaining an honorary title, especially in academic or professional contexts.
Example sentence
The university honored its emeritus professor for decades of groundbreaking research.
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