self-styled

[self-stahyld]

adjective

1. styled, called, or considered by oneself as specified.

   a self-styled leader.

self-styled

adjective

1. (prenominal) claiming to be of a specified nature, quality, profession, etc

   a self-styled expert

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-styled¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

"That's based on the assumption that a sober state of mind is more desirable," said the self-styled healer.

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Police have evicted members of a self-styled African tribe who had set up camp on council-owned land in the Scottish Borders.

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A self-styled moniker of 'The Scientist' brought derision.

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A self-styled "African tribe" have been served with another eviction notice after moving from their previous camp to a new site in the Scottish Borders.

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A self-styled "African tribe" has been evicted from privately-owned land in the Scottish Borders, moving a short distance over a small wire fence.

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Related Words

• alleged 
• formal 
• purported