honorific

An honorific is a word or title used to show respect or courtesy when addressing or referring to someone. It often indicates the person's social status, profession, or relationship to the speaker. Examples include titles like “Mr.,” “Dr.,” “Professor,” or honorifics used in different cultures such as “Sir,” “Madam,” “Senator,” or “Reverend.” Honorifics help communicate respect and politeness, often accompanying a person's name or replacing it, especially in formal or respectful contexts. They vary across languages and cultures but serve the common purpose of acknowledging a person's position or importance.