Some retired faculty

EMERITI

Think of the Latin-derived title for professors who’ve earned lifelong honor after stepping down.

"Some retired faculty" hints at professors who’ve left active teaching but keep their honorary title. The word emeriti (plural of emeritus) is the formal term for retired academics who retain their rank, like "professor emeritus." The clue plays on the idea of "some" to suggest a subset of faculty, while the answer itself is the precise Latin-derived label for this group. It’s a straightforward definition with no hidden wordplay—just a direct nod to academic tradition.