self–proclaimed

adjective self–pro·claimed \-prō-ˈklāmd, -prə-\

: giving yourself a particular name, title, etc., usually without any reason or proof that would cause other people to agree with you

Full Definition of SELF-PROCLAIMED

: based on one's own assertion <a self–proclaimed genius>

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1835

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