self–fulfillment

noun self–ful·fill·ment \-ˈfil-mənt\

: the feeling of being happy and satisfied because you are doing something that fully uses your abilities and talents

Full Definition of SELF-FULFILLMENT

: fulfillment of oneself

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circa 1864

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