self-development
Britishnoun
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The original philosophy had four ingredients: freedom of thought, a free market, room for creative disagreement and diversity, and a removal of obstacles to self-development.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
It's also aimed at nurturing what the government considers to be good responsible citizens and providing opportunities for self-development.
From Reuters • Jul. 9, 2023
Clovis will graduate with associate of arts degrees in history, social sciences, social behavior and self-development, arts and human expression, and science and mathematics.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2023
Fast-forward a few years later, Swan launched her YouTube channel and began uploading videos on self-help, mental health, manifestations and other self-development topics.
From Salon • May 19, 2022
Society will offer to each just as much as he "reasonably" needs for self-development and the satisfaction of his wants.
From Anarchism A Criticism and History of the Anarchist Theory by Zenker, Ernst Viktor
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