Emeritus

Adjective

Definitions

1.AdjectiveRetired, but retaining an honorific version of a previous title.

"emeritus professor professor emeritus professors emeritae; pontiff emeritus"

2.NounA (male) person who is retired from active service or an occupation, especially one who retains an honorific version of a previous title.

3.NounAn honorific version of a previous title.

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