"Doctor of Divinity" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Doctors of Divinity [plural], DD [abbreviation], DDiv [abbreviation]
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  1. An advanced academic degree in theology or religious studies, sometimes awarded as an honorary degree.
    Sense id: en-Doctor_of_Divinity-en-noun-DqOOa2tQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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