🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Selbstverlag

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Zelbstferlag

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Self-Publishing/ˈsɛlfˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Selbstverlag ermöglicht es Autoren, ihre Bücher selbst zu veröffentlichen."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of publishing one's own work without the involvement of a traditional publishing house.

    "Many authors choose self-publishing to retain creative control over their books."
  2. 2

    A method of publishing that allows individuals to distribute their work directly to the public.

    "Self-publishing has become increasingly popular due to online platforms that facilitate the process."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'self-publishing' combines 'self', from Old English 'seolf', meaning 'one's own', and 'publishing', derived from the Latin 'publicare', meaning 'to make public'. The concept emerged in the late 20th century with the advent of digital technology, allowing authors to publish their works independently.

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