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emeritus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • emeritus adjective Retired from a post, especially a university professorship, but allowed to keep the title as an honour.

Senses

emeritus is used for these senses in English:

  • emeritus (often, postpositive) Retired, but retaining an honorific version of a previous title.

emeritus — full definition

  1. adjective Retired from a post, especially a university professorship, but allowed to keep the title as an honour.
  2. noun A person who holds such a title, particularly a retired professor.