emeritus — meaning in English

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 (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 — 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.