Title Of Respect (Noun)
Meaning
An identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General'; "the professor didn't like his friends to use his formal title".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The mayor was introduced with a title of respect and a nod of deference by the city officials.
- In many Asian cultures, the title of respect is often placed after the name, not before it.
- She was known by the title of respect "Professor Emeritus" after her retirement from the university.
- The judge insisted that everyone in the courtroom address her by her title of respect, "Your Honor".
- In the formal invitation, the guest of honor was referred to by his title of respect, "His Excellency".