
Emeritus
Retired Honorific
Used as a respectful title for someone retired but still honored for their past role.

Doctor Jones, now an emeritus, attends university events.
Academic Context
Most common in academic or religious institutions, marking a retired individual's lasting legacy.

The emeritus bishop presided over the ceremony.
Remains Active
An emeritus may still contribute or be involved without the former role's responsibilities.

As a professor emeritus, she sometimes gives guest lectures.
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