honorary society

/ˌɑnəˈrɛri səˌsaɪədi/

Other forms: honorary societies

Definitions of honorary society

1. noun

   an institution for the advancement of art or science or literature
   synonyms: academy

   types:

   Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

   an academy that gives annual awards for achievements in motion picture production and performance

   Academy of Television Arts and Sciences

   an academy that gives annual awards for outstanding achievements in television

   French Academy

   an honorary group of French writers and thinkers supported by the French government

   National Academy of Sciences

   an honorary American society of scientists created by President Lincoln during the American Civil War

   Royal Academy, Royal Academy of Arts

   an honorary academy in London (founded in 1768) intended to cultivate painting and sculpture and architecture in Britain

   Royal Society, Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge

   an honorary English society (formalized in 1660 and given a royal charter by Charles II in 1662) through which the British government has supported science

   type of:

   establishment, institution

   an organization founded and united for a specific purpose