self-enrichment

noun

self-en·​rich·​ment ˌself-in-ˈrich-mənt 

: the act or process of increasing one's intellectual or spiritual resources

Examples of self-enrichment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tariffs and trade wars, Canada-bashing, Europe-bashing, the betrayal of Ukraine and embrace of Vladimir Putin, the grotesque self-enrichment of himself and his circle, the unleashing of an armed militia of ICE goons on our streets. — Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2026

Among other things, a Democratic victory would enable Congress to investigate this administration’s unprecedented carnival of corruption and self-enrichment. — James Speyer, New York Daily News, 30 Oct. 2026

Fuller, Marshall’s spokesperson, dismissed the notion that his legislative efforts to resolve the water dispute might be considered self-enrichment. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

Compounding this economic instability is blatant domestic corruption defined by self-enrichment. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-enrichment

• enrichment