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self–discovery
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self–discovery
(noun)
self–discovery
/ˌsɛlfdɪ
ˈ
skʌvəri/
noun
self–discovery
/ˌsɛlfdɪ
ˈ
skʌvəri/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of SELF–DISCOVERY
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:
the act or process of gaining knowledge or understanding of your abilities, character, and feelings
She was on a voyage of
self-discovery
.
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