Definition Synonyms
Definition of titular - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
nominalexisting in name only
- She holds a titular position without real power.
2.
title referencenamed or referred to in the title
- The titular character of the book is a hero.
Noun
1.
ceremonytitle holder in a ceremonial sense
- The titular of the ancient order was revered in the community..
2.
titleTECH. bearer of a nominal officeTECH.
- He is the titular of the committee.
3.
religionTECH. individual from whom a church takes its nameTECH.
- The church's titular is Saint Michael.
Expressions with titular
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bishop without a diocese, holding a historical title
He was appointed as a titular bishop of a defunct diocese.
Origin of titular
Latin, titulus (title)
Terms with titular included in their meaning
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government
titular head of a nation like a president or king
religion
titular head of the Muslim community in Jerusalem
Examples of titular in a sentence
The titular leader had no real influence over the group. The titular song of the album became a hit. In the movie, the titular role was played by a famous actor. The titular attended the annual ceremony. As the titular, he had no real power. The titular of the organization attended the meeting.
As titular, she had no real power in the company. The titular of the cathedral is Saint Peter. Saint John is the titular of this parish.
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- French:nominal, patron, ...
- German:nominell, Titelträger, ...
- Italian:nominale, titolare cerimoniale, ...
- Spanish:titular, portador del título, ...
- Portuguese:titular, padroeiro, ...
- Chinese:名义上的, 名义上的头衔持有者, ...
- Japanese:名目上の, 儀礼的な称号保持者, ...
- Arabic:اِسْمِيّ, صاحِب اللَّقَب, ...
- Hebrew:נוֹמִינָלִי, טִיטוּלָר, ...
- Russian:номинальный, церемониальный титулодержатель, ...
- Ukrainian:номінальний, титуляр, ...
- Hindi:नाममात्र, समारोहिक, ...
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