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autodidact

/ɔːtəˈdɪdæk/ noun · British & US
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What does autodidact mean?

noun

A person who has learned or acquired knowledge or skills without the aid of a teacher or formal education.

Example

"The self-taught artist was a skilled autodidact in various mediums."

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