Emeritus

[ɪ'merɪtəs;iː-]

Definition

(noun.) a professor or minister who is retired from assigned duties.

(adj.) honorably retired from assigned duties and retaining your title along with the additional title `emeritus' as in `professor emeritus' .

Checker: Zachariah--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) Honorably discharged from the performance of public duty on account of age, infirmity, or long and faithful services; -- said of an officer of a college or pastor of a church.

(n.) A veteran who has honorably completed his service.

Checked by Emil

Definition

adj. honourably discharged from the performance of public duty esp. noting a retired professor.—n. one who has been honourably discharged from public duties:—pl. Emer′iti.

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