emerita
/ɪˈmɛrɪtə/
adjective
- Retired from active service but retaining an honorary title or rank (used for a woman).
- She was named dean emerita after 30 years of service.
- The museum honored its director emerita with a special exhibition.
- Professor emerita Smith still gives guest lectures at the university.
Synonyms
noun
- A woman who has retired from a position but keeps an honorary title.
- Several emeritae were invited to the anniversary celebration.
- As an emerita, she still has access to the university library.
- The emerita attended the faculty meeting as a respected advisor.