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D.H.L.

D.H.L. is the initialism of Doctor of Humane Letters.

Meaning of Doctor of Humane Letters

Noun

Doctor of Humane Letters (plural Doctors of Humane Letters)

  1. An honorary degree awarded to those who have distinguished themselves through humanitarian and philanthropic contributions to society.
    Synonyms:
    DHL, D.H.L., L.H.D.

Questions about D.H.L.

What is D.H.L. the initialism of?
D.H.L. is the initialism of Doctor of Humane Letters.

Words near D.H.L. in the dictionary

  1. D.D.C.
  2. D.D.S.
  3. d.f.
  4. D.F.A.
  5. D.F.A.s
  6. D.H.L.
  7. D.I.T.
  8. D.L.
  9. D.L.s
  10. D.Lit.
  11. D.M.

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