Emeritus

Pronunciation: /ɪˈmɛrətəs/

Emeritus (adjective)

  1. used for someone who has retired but keeps their title as an honor.

Examples

  • The emeritus professor still attends university events.
  • She was named emeritus director after her retirement.

Common collocations: emeritus professor, emeritus status, emeritus director

Synonyms of Emeritus

Formal

Antonyms of Emeritus

  • referring to someone currently working