honorary

🇺🇸 /ˈɑːnəreri/ 🇬🇧 /ˈɒnərəri/
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adjective
R

given as an honor without needing the usual requirements

He received an honorary degree for his charity work.

R

not paid for the work done

She holds an honorary position on the committee.

R

treated as a member without officially being one

As the only woman in the group, she was an honorary member.

translation

adj. given as an honor without needing the usual requirements; not paid for the work done; treated as a member without officially being one