"self-" meaning in English

See self- in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Prefix

IPA: /sɛlf/ Forms: self-
Head templates: {{prefix}} [POS TABLE]
  1. by or related to the individual person or animal
    Sense id: simple-self--en-prefix-aKo3Djrf
     
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  "lang": "English",
  "lang_code": "en",
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  "senses": [
    {
      "examples": [
        {
          "text": "I didn't like working for somebody, so now I'm self-employed."
        },
        {
          "text": "If she played more sports, it would improve her self-esteem."
        }
      ],
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        "by or related to the individual person or animal"
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      "ipa": "/sɛlf/"
    }
  ],
  "word": "self-"
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        {
          "text": "I didn't like working for somebody, so now I'm self-employed."
        },
        {
          "text": "If she played more sports, it would improve her self-esteem."
        }
      ],
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        "by or related to the individual person or animal"
      ]
    }
  ],
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    {
      "ipa": "/sɛlf/"
    }
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}

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