numerary
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A full member of a group who is one of a fixed number
- noun
- /ˈnjuːmɪˌnɛri/
- Formal
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numerario
- He was proud to be appointed as a numerary in the academic council.
Examples
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She became a numerary after years of dedication.
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After years of volunteering, she became a numerary of the historical society.
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Only a limited number of numeraries are allowed in the exclusive club each year.
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Many numeraries contribute to the organization's goals.
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As a numerary in Opus Dei, he commits to celibacy and a life of service.
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The organization's numerary members gather monthly to discuss their roles and responsibilities.
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She was proud to be a numerary, dedicating her efforts fully to the community.
Surface Forms
numerary singular
numeraries plural
Etymology
Numerary comes from numer- 'number', and it names a person who is officially 'counted' among a set of members, like being on a fixed list. So a numerary today often means a full, listed member of an organization.
