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Meanings of doctor honoris causa in English

Russian
doctor honoris causa
Portuguese
doutor honoris causa
Spanish
doctorado honorario
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doctor honoris causa

Honorary academic degree.

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Examples for "honorary doctor"
Examples for "honorary doctor"
1
He was going up to be made an honorary doctor, and made me come with him.
The Daisy Chain, or Aspirations
2
In 2005 he was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Music by Massey University.
Radio NZ
3
An honorary Doctor of Divinity degree will be conferred on him in July.
The Irish Times
4
Mrs McAleese was at Queen's University to receive an honorary Doctor of Law degree.
The Irish Times
5
On Saturday, Mercer University in Macon awarded Penniman an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree.
Reuters
1
Nelson Mandela has accepted a unique honorary doctorate from Queen's University, Belfast.
The Irish Times
2
He will be awarded an honorary doctorate by Trinity College next Friday.
The Irish Times
3
MacMonagle said: This honorary doctorate of literature is unexpected and a great honour.
The Irish Times
4
Professor Reid was recently awarded an honorary doctorate from Victoria University of Wellington.
Radio NZ
5
Earlier in the day, Winfrey was also awarded an honorary doctorate.
Reuters