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Italian word

dottore

a person with any university degree; also a medical doctor

Looks like

doctor

a medical doctor; or a person with a PhD

⚠️ The trap

In Italy, 'dottore' is used by everyone with a university degree — even a BA. In English, 'doctor' means either a medical professional or someone with a PhD. An Italian with a three-year degree would not be called 'doctor' in English.

To say "a medical doctor; or a person with a PhD" in Italian:

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"dottore" in English means:

a person with any university degree; also a medical doctor

Example

"Dopo la laurea triennale puoi usare il titolo di dottore."

"After a bachelor's degree you can use the title of dottore."

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