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Honorific

Noun CEFR B2
ˌɒnəˈɹɪfɪk

Definitions

  1. A person's title, such as "Mrs" or "Doctor".
  2. A term of respect; respectful language.
  3. A word or word form expressing the speaker's respect for the hearer or the referent.

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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

honorific transposition honorificabilitudinitatibus honorificabilitudinity Honorifically honorification Honoring

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