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The threat to globalization is not the wasted American dollars but Washington's readiness to mix US commercial interests with its self-appointed role as global protector.
William Greider

Meaning of "self-appointed" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SELF-APPOINTED

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SELF-APPOINTED

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Self-Appointed is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SELF-APPOINTED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of self-appointed in the English dictionary

The definition of self-appointed in the dictionary is having assumed authority without the agreement of others.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SELF-APPOINTED

self-advertisement
self-advocacy
self-aggrandisement
self-aggrandising
self-aggrandizement
self-aggrandizing
self-analysis
self-annealing
self-annihilation
self-apparent
self-appraisal
self-assembly
self-asserting
self-assertingly
self-assertion
self-assertive
self-assertively
self-assertiveness
self-assessment
self-assurance

WORDS THAT END LIKE SELF-APPOINTED

acquainted
anointed
appointed
disappointed
disjointed
double-jointed
hand-painted
imprinted
jointed
minted
painted
pointed
printed
rose-tinted
sainted
screen-printed
tainted
take for granted
tinted
unprinted
well-appointed

Synonyms and antonyms of self-appointed in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «self-appointed» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SELF-APPOINTED

Find out the translation of self-appointed to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of self-appointed from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «self-appointed» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

自封
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

autonombrado
570 millions of speakers

English

self-appointed
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्वयंभू
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نصبوا أنفسهم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

самозваный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

auto-nomeado
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্বনিয়োজিত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

auto-désigné
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Diri sendiri
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

selbsternannten
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

自ら決めた
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

자칭
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Atur-atur
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tự bổ nhiệm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சுய நியமிக்கப்பட்ட
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्वयं नियुक्त
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kendinden menkul
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

auto-nominato
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

samozwańczy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

самозваний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

auto- numit
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αυτόκλητοι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

selfaangestelde
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

självutnämnd
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

selvutnevnte
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of self-appointed

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SELF-APPOINTED»

The term «self-appointed» is regularly used and occupies the 85.900 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SELF-APPOINTED» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about self-appointed

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2 QUOTES WITH «SELF-APPOINTED»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word self-appointed.
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William Greider
The threat to globalization is not the wasted American dollars but Washington's readiness to mix US commercial interests with its self-appointed role as global protector.
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Hanna Rosin
I grew up with a pretty tough mom. She was a self-appointed neighborhood watchdog, and if she saw that any of the local boys were up to no good, she would scold them on the spot. Although she is only 5 feet 2, she was famous in our neighborhood for intimidating men three times her size and getting them to do the right thing.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SELF-APPOINTED»

Discover the use of self-appointed in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to self-appointed and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Structure of Power in North China During the Five Dynasties
883. 8 Hua* appointed by brother, the governor of P'u, 883. II. Ho-tung (Shansi and areas to its north) 9 P'u self-appointed, leader of mutiny, 880. 10 Ping court- appointed, leader of Sha-t'o Turks, 883. 11 Lu self-appointed, leader of mutiny, 881 ...
Gungwu Wang, 1963
2
Seeing from Heaven
When that happens, the parent has taken self-appointed authority and misused their natural position to do such a thing. God had nothing to do with it. He didn't give that parent authority to do that. But yet, if that same parent fixed a special ...
Randy Finlay, 2010
3
Beyond the Orion Nebula
“Except that our instruments don't pinpoint any mines. It's like they're materializing out of space-timejust in front of us.” “What? Are you out ofyour mi . . .” But self- appointed Admiral Kjear couldn't finish his phrase as someone yelled, “Look out.
Edgar J. Guedez, 2012
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Issues in Political Systems Research: 2013 Edition
University. of. Chicago: The. Democratic. Legitimacy. of. Self-Appointed. Representatives. By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Politics & Government Week — Data detailed on Politics have been presented. According to news originating ...
‎2013
5
The Making of a Leader
Self-appointed Leadership: Korah A self-appointed leader takes upon himself the authority and responsibility of a spiritual office into which he has not been divinely called. The man Korah is an Old Testament example of self-appointed ...
Frank Damazio, 1988
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Public Services (uniformed)
These leaders tend to be very forceful and dominant in their dealings with others or in how they approach a situation. Sometimes self appointed leaders can be a definite advantage in getting previously stagnant tasks completed or in shaking ...
Debra Gray, 2004
7
Elements of Fiction Writing - Characters & Viewpoint: Proven ...
One of the nastiest things you can say about another person is that she is self- appointed. “I don't know why we need to pay any attention to selfappointed experts like Nora,” says Pete—and unless Nora can show that she was in fact appointed ...
Orson Scott Card, 2010
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Right From the Heart: Turning Your Day Toward God
Self-Appointed. Judges. Therefore no one is to act as your judge in regard to food or drink or in respect to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day. COLOSSIANS 2:16. Jesus. was attacked by legalists throughout His ministry. Perhaps the ...
Bryant Wright, 2011
9
Spoken From the Heart
Anointed. or. Self-Appointed. How do you know if you've gotten the call Are you following God's will or doing it all? If it's of God you're really anointed If you're on your own, you're self-appointed. Its one thing to pray God gives you a shot Still ...
Fitzhugh G. Houston
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The Maxwell Leadership Bible, NKJV: Lessons in Leadership ...
wo kinds of false leaders emerge within organizations: man-appointed leaders and self-appointed Balaam was a false leader of the first kind. Balak persuaded him to do something that God rejected, and the Lord rebuked Balaam for his ...
John Maxwell, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SELF-APPOINTED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term self-appointed is used in the context of the following news items.
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Self-appointed watchdogs of Texas police are in the streets and in …
Kenny Lovett sweated through an intersection in this Dallas suburb, eyes twitching to either side of the highway. He didn't like being out here exposed in Bike ... «Los Angeles Times, Jun 15»
2
Warning: self-appointed US archbishop is coming to Britain to flog …
At the helm is self-appointed archbishop Jim Humble, a former gold prospector from Las Vegas who's flogging something he's named Miracle Mineral Solution, ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jun 15»
3
John Hathaway, self-appointed gadfly of Tacoma, dead at 69
John Hathaway, self-appointed gadfly of Tacoma, dead at 69. CBS News producer remembers one of the most colorful characters ever to appear on "48 Hours". «CBS News, Jun 15»
4
Only in Idaho: Self-appointed Prime Minister of Wallace
Only in Idaho: Self-appointed Prime Minister of Wallace. WALLACE, Idaho – Wallace, Idaho, is a historic, little silver mining town with a big sense of humor. Here ... «KTVB, May 15»
5
Tharoor Attacks Media, Calls Them Self-appointed Liars and Scum
"I'll speak to the police not to self-appointed liars and scum", he told mediapersons here when asked why his aides were not speaking the truth in the case ... «The New Indian Express, May 15»
6
Shirin Neshat, self-appointed narrator of history
WASHINGTON: Iranian-American artist Shirin Neshat is immediately recognizable. Now she is directing her kohl-lined gaze to Iranian and Arab women's ... «The Daily Star, May 15»
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ETF Market Vital Signs, April 28: Self-Appointed Judges Judge
LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly after the opening bell April 27, 2015. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson. «Barron's, Apr 15»
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Busy Wiggle Intersection To Get A Self-Appointed 'Referee' Next Week
Imagine the horror of being publicly shamed by a concerned citizen after blowing through an intersection on your bike along the Wiggle. Well, you won't have to ... «SFist, Apr 15»
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Dave Weigel, The Self-Appointed Poster Child Of 'Integrity,' Urges …
Bloomberg Politics reporter Dave Weigel, the apparent courageous cowboy of JournoList, is calling on Rolling Stone's Sabrina Erdely to resign. Galling as that ... «Daily Caller, Apr 15»
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Málaga, Spain's Self-Appointed New Arts Hub
MÁLAGA, Spain — For the past 15 years, Málaga, the birthplace of Pablo Picasso, has pushed to promote its connection to the great painter, as part of its efforts ... «New York Times, Mar 15»

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