This is the 4162nd most frequent Catalan word.
emèrit
"Emèrit" in Catalan means "emeritus," referring to someone retired but retaining their title as an honor.
In this sentence, 'emèrit' is used as an adjective to describe a retired professor who retains their title as an honor.
El professor emèrit va ser convidat a donar una conferència especial.
The emeritus professor was invited to give a special lecture.
Here, 'emèrit' refers to retired scientists who are esteemed in their field and may still contribute.
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.
In this example, 'emèrit' is used substantively as a title or honor position given as recognition.