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e·mer·i·tus
 emeritus
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- pronunciation:
- ih
me
r
tihs
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition: |
retired but continuing to hold as an honorary title the one held just prior to retirement.
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inactive |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
emeriti |
| definition: |
one who has retired but who continues to hold an honorary title from his or her profession, usu. in an academic or religious institution.
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