No. 4,162 in Catalan
emèrit
"Emèrit" in Catalan means "emeritus," referring to someone retired but retaining their title as an honor.
In a sentence
El professor emèrit va ser convidat a donar una conferència especial.
The emeritus professor was invited to give a special lecture.
In this sentence, 'emèrit' is used as an adjective to describe a retired professor who retains their title as an honor.
La fundació ha contactat amb diversos científics emèrits per col·laborar en el projecte.
The foundation has contacted various emeritus scientists to collaborate on the project.
Here, 'emèrit' refers to retired scientists who are esteemed in their field and may still contribute.
El càrrec d'emèrit és un reconeixement al seu excel·lent servei a la comunitat acadèmica.
The position of emeritus is a recognition of their outstanding service to the academic community.
In this example, 'emèrit' is used substantively as a title or honor position given as recognition.
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