Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

honorarium

Noun
/ˌɒnəˈrɛəriəm/
Definition
A payment given for professional services that are rendered nominally without charge.
Examples
  • The speaker received an honorarium for giving a lecture at the university.
  • As a token of gratitude, the organization offered an honorarium to the volunteers.
Meaning
Typically refers to a payment made to someone for services provided voluntarily, often in fields like academia or publishing.
Synonyms
  • fee
  • remuneration
  • payment
  • reward