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emeritus
01
keeping the title of their former position after retirement as an honor, especially of a university professor
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Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
Examples
After retiring, Professor Smith was named professor emeritus in recognition of his years of dedicated service.
Emeritus
01
a professor or minister who is retired from assigned duties
Grammatical Information
animacy status
human
Composition
Compound
countable
plural form
emeriti
