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noun
The practice of effecting gradual yet substantial improvements of oneself, especially through education.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
Cultivating own vegetables, specially at home or regrowing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
the process of educating yourself
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: self-education
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: education
History
From self- + cultivation.
Across languages
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