Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

self-educated

adjective

/ˌsɛlfˈɛdʒʊkeɪtɪd/

Definition

having gained knowledge and skills through one’s own efforts rather than through formal education.

Examples

After leaving school, he became self-educated and mastered several programming languages.
Being self-educated allowed her to explore various subjects that interested her without any restrictions.

Meaning

A self-educated person learns independently, often through reading, research, and personal experiences instead of attending traditional schools or universities.