CEFR C1

emerita

Translation

女性名誉退職の / 女性名誉教授の / 退職後も称号を持つ女性の

Meaning

Emerita is the feminine form of emeritus: a woman has retired but keeps an honorary title. It often appears after the title, as in professor emerita. The trap is using it before retirement or for a current active post.

Examples

  • 佐藤教授は退職後、名誉教授になりました。
    Professor Sato became professor emerita after retirement.
  • その名誉学部長は新しい委員会に助言しました。
    The dean emerita advised the new committee.