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honour

UK ( US honor)
 
 
/ˈɒnər/ noun

Translation

RESPECT [U] when people respect you because you have done what you believe is honest and right, or the quality of doing this
şeref, haysiyet, onur
a man of honour The soldiers fought for the honour of their country. → Opposite dishonour noun1006
in honour of sb/sth in order to celebrate or show great respect for someone or something
...ın/in onuruna/şerefine
a banquet in honour of the President1006
PRIDE [no plural] something which makes you feel proud and pleased
gurur, onur, haysiyet, şeref
[+ to do sth] It's an honour to be team captain. [+ of + doing sth] I had the great honour of meeting the King.979
REWARD [C] something that you give to someone in public to show respect for them and their achievements
şeref derecesi, onur payesi, iftihar belgesi
She was granted the Order of Merit - one of the nation's highest honours.1006
Her/His/Your Honour used when you are speaking to or about a judge
Sayın yargıç', 'Sayın yargıçım'
1222690
honours A qualification or university course with honours is of a very high level.
şeref/onur derecesi
an honours degree13711375
(Definition of honour noun from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary English-Turkish © Cambridge University Press)

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