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Definitions for soi-disant
swa diˈzɑ̃soi-dis·ant
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Princeton's WordNet
self-styled, soi-disantadjective
as claimed by and for yourself often without justification
"the self-styled `doctor' has no degree of any kind"
Wiktionary
soi-disantadverb
supposedly
soi-disantadjective
Self-styled; self-proclaiming; self-proclaimed.
Etymology: From soi + disant
Wikipedia
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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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
Soi-disantadjective
calling himself; self-styled; pretended; would-be
Etymology: [F.; soi one's self + disant, p. pr. of dire to say.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Soi-disant
swo-dē-zong′, adj. self-styled, pretended. [Fr.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of soi-disant in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of soi-disant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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- صوا-disantArabic
- soi-disantSpanish
- soi-disantIndonesian
- soi-disantDutch
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