honorary

[/ˈɑːnəreri/ (US) or /ˈɒnərəri/ (UK)]
adjective
honorário
1. Given or bestowed as a mark of honor, without the usual requirements or duties
He received an honorary doctorate from the university.
Ele recebeu um doutorado honorário da universidade.
2. Held or given as an honor without payment or regular responsibilities
She serves as honorary president of the organization.
Ela serve como presidente honorária da organização.
3. Depending on honor for fulfillment rather than legal obligation
The agreement is based on honorary obligations between the parties.
O acordo baseia-se em obrigações honorárias entre as partes.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, honorary titles are highly respected distinctions often awarded to recognize significant contributions or achievements. Brazilian universities frequently grant honorary doctorates to distinguished individuals, and the term is commonly used in academic, corporate, and civic organizations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
titularceremonialnominalin name only
Antonyms / Antônimos
paidofficialsubstantivemandatory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
honorário
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
honorário
Common usage in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
honorário
Standard usage, particularly in legal and formal settings
Portugal
honorário
Portuguese uses same term; also 'de honra' in some contexts

Related Words

honorhonorabledistinctionprestigeaward

Related Idioms & Phrases

honorary member - membro honorário
honorary degree - grau/diploma honorário
honorary mention - menção honrosa
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