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self–taught
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self–taught
(adjective)
self–taught
/
ˈ
sɛlf
ˈ
tɑːt/
adjective
self–taught
/
ˈ
sɛlf
ˈ
tɑːt/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of SELF–TAUGHT
1
:
educated by your own efforts (such as by reading books) rather than by a teacher
a
self-taught
musician
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:
learned by your own efforts rather than at school
self-taught
knowledge
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