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autodidacticism
[/ˌɔːtəʊdaɪˈdæktɪsɪzəm/]
noun
autodidatismo
1.
The practice or principle of learning by oneself without formal instruction or a teacher; self-education
His autodidacticism allowed him to master multiple languages without attending university.
Seu autodidatismo permitiu que dominasse vários idiomas sem frequentar a universidade.
2.
The quality or characteristic of being self-taught
The artist's autodidacticism was evident in her unique and unconventional style.
O autodidatismo da artista era evidente em seu estilo único e não convencional.
Synonyms
self-education
self-teaching
self-instruction
independent learning
Antonyms
formal education
institutional learning
conventional schooling
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
autodidatismo
most common usage
São Paulo
autodidatismo
standard usage in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
autodidactismo
alternative form closer to English spelling
Related Idioms & Phrases
learn by trial and error
teach oneself
pick up knowledge
self-made scholar
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