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self-dis·cov·ery | \ ˌself-di-ˈskə-v(ə-)rē 
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\Definition of self-discovery
: the act or process of achieving self-knowledge
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self-discovery
nounEnglish 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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