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STD

STD

1 9.9
A doctoral degree in Catholic theology from a church university
  • noun
  • Formal
translation icon : doctorado en teología sagrada
  • The priest held a special ceremony to celebrate his new STD degree.
  • STD section
  • STD prevention

Examples

  • Many theologians pursue an STD to deepen their understanding of sacred texts.

  • Please seek medical attention for STD testing, pregnancy testing, and to address any physical injuries.

    Blog text (19)

  • By far, the most widely known possible consequence of STD prevention measures was a lowered risk of pregnancy.

    Academic text (1997)

  • Misconceptions and misinformation impair knowledge about pregnancy prevention and STD/RTIs in China, implying an urgent need to launch an immediate information campaign among unmarried Chinese youth.

    Academic text (2006)

  • She earned her STD after years of study at the Catholic University.

Synonyms

Doctor of Divinity
vsSTD
  • Specialized
1 8.6

A high university degree in religious study given to senior scholars

is the title used specifically within the pontifical university system
Doctor of Sacred Theology
vsSTD
9.9

The highest university degree in theology given by the Catholic Church

is the common abbreviation used for this degree in that system
Doctor of Theology
vsSTD
7.4

A university degree for advanced study and research about religion

is specific to pontifical universities and the Catholic Church system
ThD
vsSTD
  • Specialized
8.1

An advanced university degree in the study of religion

is reserved for degrees awarded within the pontifical university system

Surface Forms

STD singular
STDs plural

Morphology

STD = S + T + D

This is an initialism (letters S‑T‑D); the letters do not transparently map to independent English morphemes that would allow learners to infer the meaning.

Etymology

STD for this academic degree comes from the Latin title Sacrae Theologiae Doctor, which means 'Doctor of Sacred Theology' and so literally a 'teacher' in the study of God. So STD names a high Catholic university degree.