Doctor of Arts

Definitions of Doctor of Arts
  1. noun
    a doctor's degree with a special disciplinary focus
    synonyms: D.A.
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    type of:
    doctor's degree, doctorate
    one of the highest earned academic degrees conferred by a university
  2. noun
    an honorary arts degree
    synonyms: ArtsD
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    type of:
    honorary degree, honoris causa
    a degree conferred to honor the recipient
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