The Rowland Heights Library closed for a library renovation on Monday, February 15, 2016. Visit the Express Library at the Carolyn Rosas Park beginning Thursday, February 18th to pick up holds and return materials. Carolyn Rosas Park.
honour noun (RESPECT) B2 [ U ] a quality that combines respect, being proud, and honesty: a man of honour. We fought for the honour of our country. in honour of sb/sth. B2 in order to celebrate or show great respect for someone or something: a banquet in honour of the president.
Crucial to this definition are the ancient Greek concepts of honour (ÏÎ¹Î¼Î®, timÄ) and shame (Î±á¼°Î´ÏÏ, aidÅs). The concept of honour included not only the exaltation of the one receiving honour, but also the shaming of the one overcome by the act of hubris. This concept of honour is akin to a zero-sum game.