self-made ˌself-ˈmade adjective
self-made man/woman/millionaire etc someone who has become very successful and rich in business through their own hard work, without any advantages such as a high social position
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self-made UK US /ˌselfˈmeɪd/ adjective
► rich and successful as a result of your own work, and not because of money from your family: »
a self-made businessman/entrepreneur/millionaire
Financial and business terms. 2012.