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self-taught


self–taught

adj \ˈself-ˈtt\

Definition of SELF-TAUGHT

1
: having knowledge or skills acquired by one's own efforts without formal instruction <a self–taught musician>
2
: learned by oneself <self–taught knowledge>

First Known Use of SELF-TAUGHT

1725

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