self-discovery

noun

self-dis·​cov·​ery ˌself-di-ˈskə-v(ə-)rē How to pronounce self-discovery (audio)
: the act or process of achieving self-knowledge

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First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-discovery was in 1642

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“Self-discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-discovery. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

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