Phi Beta Kappa

[ fahy bey-tuh kap-uh, bee-tuh ]

noun

1. a national honor society, founded in 1776, whose members are chosen, for lifetime membership, usually from among college undergraduates of high academic distinction.
2. a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

Phi Beta Kappa

/ ˈfaɪ ˈbeɪtə ˈkæpə; ˈbiːtə /

noun

1. a national honorary society, founded in 1776, membership of which is based on high academic ability
2. a member of this society

Word History and Origins

Origin of Phi Beta Kappa¹

from the initials of the Greek motto philosophia biou kubernētēs philosophy the guide of life