self-appointed

The definition of self-appointed is someone who named him or herself to a position or role.

(adjective)

An example of self-appointed is a person who knows everyone in the town and is the self-appointed mayor.

See self-appointed in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

declared to be so by oneself, but not so designated by others: a self-appointed censor

See self-appointed in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Designated or chosen by oneself rather than by due authority: a self-appointed mediator.

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