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self–help
noun \ˈself-ˈhelp; Southern also ˈhep\
: the action or process of doing things to improve yourself or to solve your problems without the help of others
Full Definition of SELF-HELP
: the action or process of bettering oneself or overcoming one's problems without the aid of others; especially : the coping with one's personal or emotional problems without professional help
— self–help adjective
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First Known Use of SELF-HELP
1831
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