Emeritum vs. Emeritus — Which is Correct Spelling?

An honorary title given to a distinguished professional upon retirement.

Retired but still known for contributions in a particular field.

A retired professor or official who retains an honorary title.

Having retired but allowed to retain an honorary position.

A person who has retired from active professional life but remains respected.

Emeritus (; female: Emerita), in its current usage, is an adjective used to designate a retired chair, professor, pastor, bishop, pope, director, president, prime minister, rabbi, emperor, or other person who has been "permitted to retain as an honorary title the rank of the last office held".In some cases, the term is conferred automatically upon all persons who retire at a given rank, but in others, it remains a mark of distinguished service, awarded only to a few on retirement. It is also used when a person of distinction in a profession retires or hands over the position, enabling their former rank to be retained in their title, e.g., "professor emeritus".

Retired but retaining an honorary title corresponding to that held immediately before retirement

One who is retired but retains an honorary title corresponding to that held immediately before retirement.

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

A person retired in this sense.

Honorably discharged from the performance of public duty on account of age, infirmity, or long and faithful services; - said of an officer of a college or pastor of a church.

A veteran who has honorably completed his service.

Honorably retired from assigned duties and retaining your title along with the additional title `emeritus' as in `professor emeritus'; `retired from assigned duties' need not imply that one is inactive

The university granted Professor Miller Emeritus status.

Dr. Lee continues his research as an Emeritus professor.

The Emeritus status recognizes her decades of service.

The professor Emeritus still attends academic conferences.

They conferred Emeritus status on the retiring dean.

The department chair invited all Emeritus faculty to the event.

Several Emeritus professors were honored at the banquet.

The Emeritus faculty member provided valuable insights.

They appointed Dr. Thompson as Emeritus director of the lab.

An Emeritus trustee remains active in alumni events.

Mrs. Johnson was named Emeritus librarian after retiring.

Professor Williams holds the title of Emeritus at Harvard.

Dr. Sanchez was elected Emeritus chair of the department.

The foundation honored Emeritus donors at the gala.

Emeritus members have access to university resources.

The Emeritus artist continues to inspire new generations.

They consulted the Emeritus physician for his expertise.

She received Emeritus recognition after a distinguished career.

The emeritus members are invited to all faculty meetings.

The emeritus engineer contributes to technical articles.

Several emeritus lawyers still work on pro bono cases.

Emeritus status is given to those with exceptional service.

Emeritus professors may serve on research committees.

The emeritus minister leads a small Bible study group.

The company keeps emeritus executives in their network.