self-made person
nounUK /ˌself ˈmeɪd ˈpɜːsn/
US /ˌself ˈmeɪd ˈpɜːrsn/
A self-made person is someone who became successful by working hard on their own.
The famous chef is a self-made person who started with a tiny food stand.
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2. Someone who built their wealth without inheriting money or family help.
She is a self-made person who turned a small loan into a big company.
3. A person who taught themselves a skill and became known for it.
He is a self-made person in music, learning everything by himself.
4. Someone who rose from a difficult start to a good life through effort.
The mayor calls herself a self-made person because she grew up with very little.