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"Emeritus" Definition

noun

One who is retired but retains an honorary title corresponding to that held immediately before retirement.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

One retired from professional life but permitted to retain as an honorary title the rank of the last office held.

Source: Merriam-Webster

adjective

Retired but retaining an honorary title corresponding to that held immediately before retirement: a professor emeritus.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

Holding after retirement an honorary title corresponding to that held last during active service.

Source: Merriam-Webster

Retired from an office or position .

Source: Merriam-Webster

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