Honours

Honours

HONurS /หˆhonours/
Noun United Kingdom

Titles bestowed by the Queen for recognizing service to the British people. The most famous honour is a Knighthood allowing the person to be called Sir or Dame. There are many other types of honours. See appendix.

Example Sentences

"She received honours from the Queen."
"The Honours list was announced."

Etymology & History

British slang term that developed through the natural evolution of informal speech. Like many British colloquialisms, it likely began in a specific regional or social context before spreading to broader usage.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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