Autointellectual

/ˌɔːtoʊɪnˈtɛlɛktʃuəl/ adjective

Self-taught in intellectual matters, or relating to intellectual pursuits that are self-directed and independent.

From Greek 'auto' (self) and Latin 'intellectualis' (relating to understanding). This is a rare philosophical term, potentially emerging in 20th-century educational discourse.

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