English Explanatory Dictionary

self-made man

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A man who has achieved success by his own efforts, especially from a modest background.

Pronunciation

sĕlf′mād′ măn /ˌsɛlfˈmeɪ̯d mæn/ /ˌself-/ /-man/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-self-made man.wav /ˌselfˈmæɪ̯d mæn/ /ˌselfˈmæɪ̯d mɛn/ /ˌsɛlfˈmed man/ /ˌsɛ(ː)lfˈmeːɖ ma(ː)n/

Word forms

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