doctor of humanities
Definition
- Noun:
- An honorary degree in the humanities: The title "doctor of humanities" refers to an honorary academic degree awarded to recognize significant contributions to fields within the humanities, such as literature, history, philosophy, or the arts. It is not earned through a standard course of study and dissertation.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The university conferred a doctor of humanities upon the renowned author for her literary achievements.
- He was honored with the title doctor of humanities for his lifelong dedication to historical preservation.
Advanced Usage
- The degree is often abbreviated as D.Hum. or D.H. in formal contexts.
- After his name, he used the abbreviation "D.Hum." to denote his honorary doctor of humanities.
Variants and Related Words
- Honorary doctorate: A broader term for any honorary doctoral degree.
- She received an honorary doctorate in recognition of her philanthropic work.
- Doctor of Letters (Litt.D.): A similar honorary degree often focused on literary contributions.
- The poet was awarded a Doctor of Letters at the commencement ceremony.
Synonyms
- Honorary doctorate in the humanities: A more descriptive synonym.
- D.Hum.: The standard abbreviation.
Notes on Meaning
- It is critical to distinguish this from earned doctoral degrees (e.g., Ph.D.). The "doctor of humanities" is an honorific title bestowed by an institution, not a qualification earned through academic coursework and defense of a dissertation.
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an honorary degree in the humanities
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