Monday, October 30, 2023

Word of the Day: Emeritus

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Emeritus
ə-MER-ə-dəs
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Part of Speech adjective
Latin, mid-18th century
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Definition: Emeritus
(Of the former holder of an office, especially a college professor) Having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor.
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