What does soi-disant mean?

Definitions for soi-disant
swa diˈzɑ̃soi-dis·ant

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. self-styled, soi-disantadjective

    as claimed by and for yourself often without justification

    "the self-styled `doctor' has no degree of any kind"

Wiktionary

  1. soi-disantadverb

    supposedly

  2. soi-disantadjective

    Self-styled; self-proclaiming; self-proclaimed.

  3. Etymology: From soi + disant

Wikipedia

  1. soi-disant

    Self-proclaimed describes a legal title that is recognized by the declaring person but not necessarily by any recognized legal authority. It can be the status of a noble title or the status of a nation. The term is used informally for anyone declaring themselves to any informal title.

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  1. soi-disant

    "Soi-disant" is a French term that translates to "self-proclaimed" or "so-called" in English. It is typically used to express skepticism or doubt about someone's claim about themselves, a title, or a particular situation. It can also be used ironically or sarcastically.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Soi-disantadjective

    calling himself; self-styled; pretended; would-be

  2. Etymology: [F.; soi one's self + disant, p. pr. of dire to say.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Soi-disant

    swo-dē-zong′, adj. self-styled, pretended. [Fr.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of soi-disant in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of soi-disant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2


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