Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

self-declared

adjective
/ˌsɛlf dɪˈklɛrd/
Definition
Describing someone who has proclaimed themselves to be a certain way, often without any official recognition or validation.
Examples
  • He is a self-declared expert in digital marketing.
  • She is a self-declared environmentalist, advocating for green practices.
  • The self-declared leader of the group made a speech at the rally.
Meaning
A self-declared individual identifies themselves based on their own assertion rather than external evidence or confirmation.
Synonyms
  • self-proclaimed
  • self-styled
  • self-identified