A "self made man" is someone who has achieved success and prosperity through their own efforts and hard work, without any external support or advantages. Some synonyms for this term include "self-reliant," "self-sufficient," "self-established," "self-taught," "self-motivated," and "self-driven." Other related terms include "autodidact," meaning a person who is self-taught in a particular subject or skill, and "entrepreneur," which connotes someone who has started their own business or venture from scratch. The concept of the self-made man is often associated with the American Dream and the idea that anyone, regardless of their background, can achieve success through hard work and determination.