English Explanatory Dictionary

self-elect

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To self-select; to choose for oneself, rather than having another choose for one.
  2. To self-appoint; to volunteer; to take on a role one has chosen for oneself.
adj
  1. Chosen by oneself; self-appointed.
noun
  1. The self-appointed elite.
  2. A volunteer.

Word forms

self-elect self-elects self-electing self-elected

Etymology

From self- + elect.

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