CEFR C1

honorarium

noun

Meaning

A payment given for services that are not usually paid for, or for services that are offered as a favor or without a formal contract.

Examples

  • The professor accepted an honorarium for delivering the keynote address at the conference.
  • Although she volunteered her time, the organization offered her a small honorarium to cover her expenses.

Synonyms: fee, remuneration, stipend, payment