autodidactic
(auto-dida-ctic)
3 syllables
Definition
someone who teaches themselves, often outside a traditional school setting
Example Sentence
His self-taught curiosity has taken him from studying Sanskrit poetry to exploring postcolonial theory with equal skill.
More Example Sentences
Many famous inventors were autodidactic, learning on their own without formal education.
Synonyms
self-taught, independent learner
Antonyms
traditional learner
Syllables count:
3