self-fulfilment

[self-fool-fil-muhnt, self-]

self-ful·fill·ment

[self-fool-fil-muhnt, self-]
noun
the act or fact of fulfilling one's ambitions, desires, etc., through one's own efforts.
Also, especially British, self-ful·fil·ment.


Origin:
1860–65
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Self-fulfilment is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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self-fulfilment
 
n
the fulfilment of one's hopes, dreams, goals, etc

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