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Self-Financed

/ˈsɛlfˈfaɪnænst/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Describing a person or entity that provides their own financial resources for a project or venture.

    "The self-financed startup managed to launch its product without any outside investment."
  2. 2

    Referring to an initiative or project that is funded entirely by its own revenue or resources.

    "Her self-financed film received critical acclaim at the festival."

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The term 'self-financed' is a compound word formed from 'self', derived from Old English 'seolf', meaning 'one's own', and 'financed', which comes from the French 'financer', originating from 'finance', meaning 'to provide money for'. The term has evolved to describe individuals or entities that fund their own projects or ventures without external assistance.

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