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honorary society

DEFINITIONS OF: honorary society

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n an institution for the advancement of art or science or literature

Synonyms:
academy
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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
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