D.Phil.

See also: DPhil

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Contraction of Doctor of Philosophy.

Noun

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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