Doctor of Humane Letters

noun

An honorary degree awarded to those who have distinguished themselves through humanitarian and philanthropic contributions to society.

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Meanings

nounDoctor of Humane Letters (plural Doctors 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 & antonyms

nounAn honorary degree awarded to those who have distinguished themselves through humanitarian and philanthropic contributions to society.

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DHLD.H.L.L.H.D.
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APA

Doctor of Humane Letters. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Doctor%20of%20Humane%20Letters

MLA

“Doctor of Humane Letters.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Doctor%20of%20Humane%20Letters. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Doctor of Humane Letters,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Doctor%20of%20Humane%20Letters.

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