Definition of "emeritus" in Anglais

adjective

1. (often postpositive) Retired, but retaining an honorific version of a previous title.

   • emeritus professor    professor emeritus    professors emeritae
   • pontiff emeritus

noun

1. (plural emeriti or (rare) emerituses) A (male) person who is retired from active service or an occupation, especially one who retains an honorific version of a previous title.

2. (rare, plural emerituses) An honorific version of a previous title.