D.Phil.
nounEtymology Contraction of Doctor of Philosophy.
1
Synonym of Ph.D. (as awarded by Oxford University.)
Oxford University; otherwise historical; Oxford University; otherwise historical
2
A person who holds a Ph.D. or D.Phil. degree.
Oxford University; otherwise rare; Oxford University; otherwise rare
3
Abbreviation, Clipping Clipping of D.Phil. student.
Oxford University slang