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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The practice of effecting gradual yet substantial improvements of oneself, especially through education. uncountable
2. 2
   the process of educating yourself wordnet
3. 3
   Cultivating own vegetables, specially at home or regrowing. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

self-education

Etymology

From self- + cultivation.

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