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Definition honour in British English

honour noun

noun
/ˈɒnə(r)/
1

the respect that people have for someone who achieves something great, is very powerful, or behaves in a way that is morally right

Example

Shame and honour were what motivated people.

Example

They were prepared to die for the honour of their country.

Synonyms and related words
love respect passion
2

the belief and practice of someone who has high moral standards

Example

It's no longer just a legal issue, it's a matter of honour.

Example

a man of honour (=someone who always behaves in a morally correct way)

Synonyms and related words
virtue goodness purity
3

something you do that you are proud of

Example

Being asked to perform at La Scala is an honour for any singer.

Example

It's a great honour to be here with you tonight.

Synonyms and related words
feat accomplishment achievement
4

a prize that someone is given because they have achieved something important

Example

Twenty children received honours for bravery.

Example

The town has taken the top honours in the 'Britain in Bloom' competition for the second year running.

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award prize championship
4.1

the prize of a special title given by the Queen of England

Example

John Tucker was made an OBE in the Queen's birthday honours.

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award prize championship
5

a woman's virginity (=the fact that she has not had sex) before being married, or the fact that she has never had sex with anyone except her husband

Synonyms and related words
virginity maidenhead virtue
Definition honour in British English