onoris

Onoris is a term that appears chiefly in Latin grammar and phraseology as the genitive singular of the noun honor. In classical Latin the nominative is honor, and the genitive singular is honoris. The form onoris is not the standard Latin spelling; when encountered, it is typically a misspelling or a stylized variant used outside strict Latin contexts.

The most widely known use involving this form is in the phrase honoris causa, meaning “for the sake of honor.” This expression is commonly employed in academia to designate honorary degrees; in full titulature one often sees Doctor honoris causa. The genitive connection, honoris, marks the degree as conferred in recognition of achievement rather than through ordinary study or examination.

Beyond Latin grammar and established phrases, onoris does not have a separate, widely recognized meaning in scholarly English. If it appears as a proper noun—such as a brand name, a fictional place, or a title—its meaning and significance would be determined by the specific context rather than by a fixed linguistic definition.

See also: honor, honos, honos et honor, honos oris—note that these reflect related Latin terms and phrases rather than independent concepts.