self-advertisement
|self-ad-ver-tise-ment|
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/sɛlf-ˈædvərˌtaɪzmənt/
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/sɛlf-ˈædvətɪzmənt/
self-promotion
Etymology
'self-advertisement' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'advertisement', where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'advertisement' refers to the act of promoting or publicizing something.
'self-advertisement' evolved from the concept of 'advertisement' in the 19th century, emphasizing the personal aspect of promotion.
Initially, it meant 'promoting oneself', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of promoting oneself, often in a boastful or exaggerated manner.
His constant self-advertisement made him unpopular among his peers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45