Doctor of Divinity en · NOUN
Meanings
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An advanced academic degree in theology or religious studies, sometimes awarded as an honorary degree.
My name is Carmichael. Doctor of Divinity in the service of mankind.
1932, Jules Furthman, Shanghai Express, spoken by Reverend Carmichael (Lawrence Grant):
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDiv | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic | |
| DD | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic | |
| Doctors of Divinity | Number=Plur | lexicographic |