autodidact
1 synonym for autodidact, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who has taught themselves rather than learning through formal instruction.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
automath
How to use autodidact
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a true autodidact
an autodidact by nature
a lifelong autodidact
This is a fairly formal, literary word, more common in writing than in everyday speech.
Etymology
Autodidact comes from Ancient Greek autodidaktos, built from autos, meaning self, and didasko, meaning I teach. In English it can also be read simply as auto- joined to didact.
Full origin of autodidact →Frequently asked questions
What is an autodidact?
An autodidact is someone who has taught themselves a subject or skill rather than being formally taught.
Is autodidact just another word for self-taught?
Yes, it is the noun used for a person who is self-taught.
Is there another word for autodidact?
Automath is a recognised synonym, though it is a far less common word than autodidact.
