Honorary vs. Honourary

Honorary vs. Honourary — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Honorary and Honourary

Honoraryadjective

Given as an honor/honour, with no duties attached, and without payment.

honorary degree; honorary doctorate

Honouraryadjective

archaic spelling of honorary

Honoraryadjective

Voluntary.

Honoraryadjective

Describes the holder of a position or title that is assigned to him as a special honor rather than by normal channels.

honorary citizenhonorary consulhonorary vice presidenthonorary member of the family

Honorarynoun

An honorarium; a fee for services of no fixed value.

Honorarynoun

(US) A kind of secret society that operates in name only, with membership given to honor some achievement.

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Honoraryadjective

given as an honor without the normal duties;

an honorary degree