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self-help (n.)

1831, from self- + help (n.). Apparently coined by Carlyle. British Self-Help Emigration Society is attested from 1887.

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Definitions of self-help from WordNet

self-help (n.)
the act of helping or improving yourself without relying on anyone else;
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Dictionary entries near self-help

self-evident

self-examination

self-explanatory

self-glorification

self-government

self-help

selfie

self-image

self-immolation

self-important

self-improvement

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