PhiBeta Kappa

PhiBeta Kappa
Phi Beta Kappa (fī) n.
1. An honorary society, founded in 1776, of college students and graduates whose members are chosen on the basis of high academic standing.
2. A member of this society.
  [From the initials of the society's motto in Greek philosophiā biou kubernētēs, philosophy the guide of life : philosophiā, philosophy + biou, genitive of bios, life + kubernētēs, guide.]

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Universalium. 2010.

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