emeritus in Swedish

emeritus in Swedish is emeritus, emerita — emeritus means retired from a post, especially a university professorship, but allowed to keep the title as an honour.

emeritus in Swedish

emeritus

adj

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

emerita

noun

(plural emeriti or (rare) emerituses) A (male) person who is retired from active service or an occupation, especially one who retains an honorific version of a previous title.

emeritus

noun

(plural emeriti or (rare) emerituses) A (male) person who is retired from active service or an occupation, especially one who retains an honorific version of a previous title.

What does "emeritus" mean?

adjective Retired from a post, especially a university professorship, but allowed to keep the title as an honour.
"She is professor emeritus of astrophysics at Edinburgh."
noun A person who holds such a title, particularly a retired professor.
"The department invites its emeriti to the summer garden party."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

emeritus in a sentence

She is professor emeritus of astrophysics at Edinburgh.
The emeritus director still attends the annual lecture.
The department invites its emeriti to the summer garden party.

Similar words in Swedish

honorary retired

Common Swedish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "emeritus" in Swedish?

"emeritus" in Swedish is emeritus, emerita. emeritus means: Retired from a post, especially a university professorship, but allowed to keep the title as an honour.

How do you use "emeritus" in a sentence?

Example: "She is professor emeritus of astrophysics at Edinburgh." In Swedish, "emeritus" is emeritus, emerita.

Are there other ways to say "emeritus" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "emeritus": emeritus, emerita.

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