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Definition of self-proclaimed adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

self-proclaimed

adjective
 
/ˌself prəˈkleɪmd/
 
/ˌself prəˈkleɪmd/
(often disapproving)
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  1. giving yourself a particular title, job, etc. without the agreement or permission of other people
    Oxford Collocations DictionarySelf-proclaimed is used with these nouns:
    • expert
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indeed
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