Synonyms for emeritus

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ih-mer-i-tuh s

Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈmɛr ɪ təs

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Définition of emeritus

Origin : c.1600, from Latin emeritus "veteran soldier who has served his time," literally "that has finished work, past service," past participle of emerere "serve out, complete one's service," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + merere "to serve, earn," from PIE *(s)mer- "to get a share of something" (see merit (n.)). First used of retired professors 1794 in American English.

As in retired : adj having withdrawn from active life
As in retired : adj done working

Example sentences :

In 1884, when his health was failing, he retired as emeritus professor.
Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 » by Various

But we were then but an apprentice—who are now Emeritus Grand Master.
Extract from : « Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2) » by John Wilson

We strongly recommend the perusal of the letter of Emeritus on this subject in the Times of the 5th February.
Extract from : « A Letter from Major Robert Carmichael-Smyth to His Friend, the Author of 'The Clockmaker' » by Robert Carmichael-Smyth

Emeritus, e-mer′i-tus, adj. honourably discharged from the performance of public duty, esp.
Extract from : « Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) » by Various

Like the title of Emeritus Professor, it is a tribute to be accepted, hardly to be longed for.
Extract from : « The Guardian Angel » by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

And as he never came for his lesson, the professor became professor "emeritus."
Extract from : « Godfrey Morgan » by Jules Verne

A compact statement by the Emeritus Professor at Glasgow, for uninstructed readers.
Extract from : « Anthropology » by Robert Marett

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