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honoree

/ˌɑn.ɚˈi/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about honoree at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. A recipient of honors in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments.

Origin

From honor + -ee.

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