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English
Etymology
Contraction of Doctor of Philosophy.
Noun
D.Phil. (plural D.Phils or D.Phil.'s or D.Phil.s)
- (Oxford University, otherwise historical) Synonym of Ph.D. (as awarded by Oxford University.)
- (Oxford University, otherwise rare) A person who holds a Ph.D. or D.Phil. degree.
- (Oxford University slang) Clipping of D.Phil. student.