self-dis·cov·ery
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Definition of self-discovery
: the act or process of achieving self-knowledge
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“Self-discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-discovery. Accessed 27 Feb. 2021.
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self-discovery
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English Language Learners Definition of self-discovery
: the act or process of gaining knowledge or understanding of your abilities, character, and feelings
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The first known use of self-discovery was in 1642
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