D.Phil.

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Etymology[edit]

Contraction of Doctor of Philosophy.

Noun[edit]

D.Phil. (plural D.Phils or D.Phil.'s or D.Phil.s)

  1. (Oxford University, otherwise historical) Synonym of Ph.D. (as awarded by Oxford University.)
  2. (Oxford University, otherwise rare) A person who holds a Ph.D. or D.Phil. degree.
  3. (Oxford University slang) Clipping of D.Phil. student.

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