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emeritus

The correct spelling is emeritus.

How to pronounce emeritus

/ɪˈmɛɹɪtəs/
noun

IPA: /ɪˈmɛɹɪtəs/

Say it like: Eme-rit-us

The correct spelling is emeritus. A person retired in this sense. For example: "pontiff emeritus"

Usage Examples

pontiff emeritus

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A person retired in this sense.

adjective

  1. 1.Retired, but retaining an honorific version of a previous title.

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