Meaning of the word "self styled" in English

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self styled

US /ˌselfˈstaɪld/
UK /ˌselfˈstaɪld/

Adjective

called by a particular name or title that one has chosen for oneself, without having any right or qualification to do so

Example:
The self-styled expert knew very little about the subject.
He was a self-styled guru with no real qualifications.