(US) A child's given name that is the name of another person, such as an ancestor, and bestowed in honor of that person.
(US) A child's given name that is the name of another person, such as an ancestor, and bestowed in honor of that person.
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Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
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(uncountable) of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).
(countable) A token of praise or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as a prize or award given by the state to a citizen.
(US, Philippines) A schoolchild noted for their high academic grades or presence on the honor roll.
(uncountable) The state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity.
Honor; recognition of merit.