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honor society

American

noun

(in a college, university, or secondary school) a student society that admits members on the basis of academic merit and, sometimes, worthwhile contributions in extracurricular activities.

Etymology

Origin of honor society

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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Dr. Joseph Kolars, a senior associate dean, said Collier was nominated to speak by members of a medical school student honor society.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2022

To discourage grind culture, they don't rank students or allow honor society sashes at graduation.

From Salon • May 1, 2022

At Princeton, he was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society and graduated magna cum laude in 1954.

From Washington Post • Dec. 7, 2020

An honor society that requires many hours logged in theater arts before admission is granted, it has an expansive list of famous alumni.

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2020

He was active in the honor society and the school’s Hi-Y chapter.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown

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