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Meaning of self-made

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

self-made

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of a person, having achieved success by one's own efforts, with little to no support from family members and others.

    Example: My father was the quintessential self-made man.

  2. Of a thing, made by oneself instead of bought or taken over.