titular: Meaning and Definition of

tit•u•lar

1. existing or being such in title only; nominal; having the title but none of the associated duties, powers, etc.: the titular head of the company.
2. from whom or which a title or name is taken: His titular Saint is Michael.
3. of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a title.
4. having a title, esp. of rank.
5. designating any of the Roman Catholic churches in Rome whose nominal incumbents are cardinals.

1. a person who bears a title.
2. a person from whom or thing from which a title or name is taken.
3. a person entitled to a benefice but not required to perform its duties.