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self-proclaimed

UK
/sɛlf prəˈkleɪmd/
US
/sɛlf prəˈkleɪmd/

Translations

self-proclaimedadjective
more self-proclaimed
Comp.
most self-proclaimed
Super.
UK
/sɛlf prəˈkleɪmd/
US
/sɛlf prəˈkleɪmd/
He is a self-proclaimed expert in the field.
Он самопровозглашённый эксперт в этой области.
Synonyms
self-styled
self-appointed
self-declared
so-called
self-proclaimedpast participle
UK
/ˌself.prəˈkleɪmd/
US
/ˌsɛlf.prəˈkleɪmd/
Functions as a past-participle adjective derived from the verb "proclaim."

Definitions

self-proclaimedadjective
Describing someone who has declared themselves to have a certain status or title without any official endorsement or recognition.
He is a self-proclaimed expert in the field, but lacks formal qualifications.
self-proclaimedpast participle
Declared by oneself to hold a particular status or title without formal acknowledgement from others.
The island is a self-proclaimed republic that lacks international recognition.
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