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Doctor of Humane Letters

Description:

The term "Doctor of Humane Letters" is an honorary academic title awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to the humanities, arts, or social sciences. This honorary degree recognizes their outstanding achievements and impact in these fields.

Senses and Usages:

1. Sense: Honorary Academic Title

As an honorary academic title, a Doctor of Humane Letters is awarded to individuals to acknowledge their exceptional contributions to the humanities, arts, or social sciences.

Sample Sentence:

"Dr. Jane Smith received the prestigious Doctor of Humane Letters from the university for her groundbreaking research in sociology."

2. Sense: Recognizing Achievement

Receiving a Doctor of Humane Letters is a way to recognize and honor individuals who have made extraordinary accomplishments and positive impacts within the humanities, arts, or social sciences.

Sample Sentence:

"The university granted a Doctor of Humane Letters to the celebrated author for her remarkable contribution to literature."

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