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Doctor of Humane Letters

Doctor of Humane Letters noun: an honorary degree awarded to those who have distinguished themselves through humanitarian and philanthropic contributions to society.

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.

Synonyms of Doctor of Humane Letters

Forms of Doctor of Humane Letters

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Questions about Doctor of Humane Letters

What does Doctor of Humane Letters mean?
Doctor of Humane Letters means an honorary degree awarded to those who have distinguished themselves through humanitarian and philanthropic contributions to society.
What part of speech is Doctor of Humane Letters?
Doctor of Humane Letters is a noun.
What is the plural of Doctor of Humane Letters?
The plural of Doctor of Humane Letters is Doctors of Humane Letters.

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