# titular

/ˈtɪtʃəɫɝ/ (US) · /tˈɪtjʊlɐ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/titular
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

having a name or title that is official, but not having the real power or money that goes with it.

For teachers: holding a title or name without the corresponding power, rank, or salary. Often used to describe a position that is honorary or ceremonial in nature.

## Examples

- He is a titular head of the department but does not have much real power.
- The president is the titular head of the state, but the prime minister holds the actual executive authority.
- While the professor holds a titular position at the university, his primary research funding comes from a private foundation rather than the state budget.

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