#self-taught
- Autodidact — A person who acquires knowledge in a scientific, artistic, or technical field through their own efforts, direct reading, and individual study, without resorting to the systematic guidance of a teacher or formal educational courses.
- Female autodidact — The feminine form of autodidact; a woman or girl who acquires knowledge, skills, or competencies in a cultural, scientific, or technical field through individual study and personal effort, without a teacher's guidance.
- Self-educated — Having instructed, formed, or improved one's behavior and character through one's own conscious effort, without depending exclusively on teachers or formal educational institutions; an individual who has successfully undergone an autonomous process of self-formation.