"self-evolution" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From self- + evolution. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|self|evolution}} self- + evolution Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} self-evolution (uncountable)
  1. Development by inherent power or quality. Tags: uncountable
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