adj
Meaning 1
honorary degree
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
honoris causa
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noun
Meaning 2
a degree conferred to honor the recipient
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: honorary degree
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: academic degree, degree
Narrower terms: Doctor of Arts, ArtsD, Doctor of Fine Arts, Doctor of Humane Letters, Doctor of Humanities, Doctor of Laws, LLD, Doctor of Science, DS, ScD
History
Etymology
From Latin honoris causa (“for the sake of the honor”).