emeritus
/ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/
adjective
- Retired from active service but retaining an honorary title or rank (used for a man).
- Professor emeritus Jones still writes books from his home office.
- The president emeritus was invited to speak at the graduation.
- He was named director emeritus of the research institute.
Synonyms
noun
- A man who has retired from a position but keeps an honorary title.
- As an emeritus, he can still use the faculty gym.
- The emeritus lives nearby and often visits the campus.
- The emeritus donated his papers to the university archive.