Meaning of the word self-education in English

What does self-education mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

self-education

US /ˌself-ɛdʒuˈkeɪʃən/
UK /ˌself-ɛdʒuˈkeɪʃən/

Noun

the act of educating oneself without the guidance of teachers or institutions

Example:
Through self-education, he mastered several programming languages.
Many successful entrepreneurs attribute their knowledge to self-education.