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Emeritus is used in conjunction with a title to indicate a retired person, usually one who still retains some authority in regard to their previously held position.

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What is the difference between an emeritus and an emerita?

"Emeritus" is a term used to designate a person who has retired from their position but retains their title as an honor. "Emerita" is the feminine form of this term, used for a woman who has retired but retains her title.


What is the name for retired professors?

The Latin word 'emeritus' is given to some professors (and in other circles) as a mark of respect for their years of contribution.... so that Dr John Brown, Professor of XYZ at the ABC University would become Dr John Brown, Emeritus Professor of XYZ.


What is a retired professor called?

A retired professor is often referred to as an emeritus professor. This title is given as an honorary designation in recognition of their contributions to their field of study during their academic career.


When do you use Emeriti?

This is the Latin plural of Emeritus. In universities, a professor who has been with that school for many years and is now retired is often awarded the honorary title of Professor Emeritus. (Some schools use Emerita if it's a female, where others use Emeritus for both males and females.) But if we are referring to more than one of these retired professors, we would use the plural for both: Dr. Smith and Dr. Jones are both Professors Emeriti at Harvard University.


How do you use emeritus in a sentence?

Smith will receive the 2004 Visual Arts/Craft EmeritusAward today.Dick Gunstone is Emeritus Professor of Science and Technology Education at Monash University.Emeritus Professor Rhys Maengwyn JONES, deceased, late of Australian National University, ACT, for service to archaeology.Emeritus Professor Murray Scott HENDERSON, North Haven, SA.Emeritus Professor Kay Adrian ELLEM, Kenmore QLD.Emeritus Professor Ann Sefton AO Deputy Chancellor, University of Sydney.

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How do you spell emeritus?

That is the correct spelling of the Latin term "emeritus" (earned, merited).This term is frequently used to designate retired or semi-retired professors or clergy (e.g. bishop emeritus).


What does emeritus mean?

Emeritus is a suffix added to the title of a person retired from active service, but retaining rank or title. An example is a retired professor who has the title Professor Emeritus. A person who is retired but retains an honorary title corresponding to the position that was held immediately before retirement. e.g. an emeritus professor is a retired professor.


Does a professor emeritus get paid?

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Who is the present Pope Emeritus'?

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. He is the first to hold that title in nearly 500 years.