Doctor of Philosophy

n (Education) a doctorate awarded for original research in any subject except law, medicine, or theology. Abbreviation: PhD or DPhil

Doc′tor of Philos′ophy

n. 1. a doctor's degree awarded for advanced studies in the humanities or the social, behavioral, or pure sciences. 2. a person who has been awarded this degree. Abbr.: Ph.D.

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Doctor of Philosophy - a doctorate awarded for original contributions to knowledgedoctorate, doctor's degree - one of the highest earned academic degrees conferred by a universityPh.D., PhD - a doctorate usually based on at least 3 years graduate study and a dissertation; the highest degree awarded graduate studyDPhil - a British doctorate

Doctor of Philosophy