Self-ordained

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having established authority by oneself. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Having been chosen or designated by oneself. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms
self-appointedself-proclaimedself-styled

Etymology

From self- + ordained.

Related phrases

self-ordination

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