Meaning & use
professor emeritus
A retired professor who keeps an honorary title in recognition of their past service.
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The university invited the professor emeritus back to deliver the graduation speech.
As professor emeritus, she still publishes research but no longer teaches regular classes.
A note on using this word
The title honors long, distinguished service; 'emerita' is the feminine form used for some female professors.
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