CEFR C1

emeritus

Translation

名誉退職の / 名誉職の / 退職後も称号を持つ

Meaning

Emeritus describes someone, especially a professor, who has retired but keeps an honorary title. It often comes after the title: professor emeritus. It does not simply mean old, senior, or famous.

Examples

  • 田中教授は現在、名誉教授です。
    Professor Tanaka is now professor emeritus.
  • 大学は退職後、彼に名誉学部長の称号を与えました。
    The university named him dean emeritus after retirement.