Definition of self–taught
1 : having knowledge or skills acquired by one's own efforts without formal instruction a self–taught musician
2 : learned by oneself self–taught knowledge
From the M-W Editors
First Known Use of self–taught
1725
SELF–TAUGHT Defined for English Language Learners
self-taught
playDefinition of self–taught for English Language Learners
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: educated by your own efforts (such as by reading books) rather than by a teacher
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: learned by your own efforts rather than at school
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