Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Designated or chosen by oneself rather than by due authority.
from The Century Dictionary.
- Appointed or nominated by one's self.
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- adjective
Appointed by oneself.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective designated or chosen by yourself
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Examples
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The self-appointed guardian of Palestinian truth has maximized its opportunity to pledge allegiance to the hard-line, national fantasies which have crippled the Palestinian cause for decades.
Ron Prosor: The Guardian's Assault on Peace in the Middle East Ron Prosor 2011
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The self-appointed guardian of Palestinian truth has maximized its opportunity to pledge allegiance to the hardline, national fantasies which have crippled the Palestinian cause for decades.
Ron Prosor: The Guardian's Assault on Peace in the Middle East Ron Prosor 2011
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Not helping matters is their newly self-appointed spokesman:
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Not helping matters is their newly self-appointed spokesman:
Religion 2010
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Not helping matters is their newly self-appointed spokesman:
Pope Newt Gingrich 2009
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Not helping matters is their newly self-appointed spokesman:
Pope Newt Gingrich 2009
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Advocates of Intelligent Design have become accustomed to critics who tout themselves as defenders of science; self-appointed protectors of children from the dangerous idea that the universe, and life on earth yield clues indicating design and intent.
An Ominous Story 2009
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But literature isn't a "dialogue" monitored by self-appointed arbiters who decide what part of the conversation deserves a prize for its insight.
Saying Something 2010
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Advocates of Intelligent Design have become accustomed to critics who tout themselves as defenders of science; self-appointed protectors of children from the dangerous idea that the universe, and life on earth yield clues indicating design and intent.
An Ominous Story 2009
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Not helping matters is their newly self-appointed spokesman:
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