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

Although current law requires lawmakers to disclose certain financial transactions, disclosure alone is not enough to eliminate concerns about self-enrichment. — Kaysia Earley, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

Another 7% mentioned corruption and self-enrichment while 6% simply said everything. — Emily Guskin, ABC News, 27 May 2026

In this second presidency, his main work has been spectacular self-enrichment, even as the economy has sagged under the weight of his catastrophic trade wars. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026

Members of the terrorist group typically operate in a roaming militia with few obvious goals outside self-enrichment and the terrorizing of non-Muslim populations. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 5 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-enrichment

• enrichment