the realization or fulfilment of one's own potential or abilities
self-realization in American English
(ˈsɛlfˌriəlɪˈzeɪʃən)
noun
complete fulfillment of the self or full development of one's own talents, capabilities, etc.
self-realization in American English
(ˈselfˌriələˈzeiʃən, ˌself-)
noun
the fulfillment of one's potential
Word origin
[1870–75]This word is first recorded in the period 1870–75. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: billing, fifth wheel, giveaway, immobilize, linkage
Examples of 'self-realization' in a sentence
self-realization
He blithely expands the concepts of labour and production to include virtually every facet of self-realization.