self-sufficient
adjective
able to supply one's own or its own needs without external assistance.
self-sufficiency
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a word derived from
self-sufficient.
Example Sentences
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Chinese technology behemoth Huawei Technologies, a company central to Beijing’s push for self-sufficiency, reported a drop in first-half net profit despite higher revenue, as spending on research and development surged.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Its scripture-heavy programs stress sobriety and transition to self-sufficiency.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Ankara's F-35 exclusion has forced it to refocus on self-sufficiency.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
Soon after the factory visit, Dimon said the bank would use $10 billion of its capital to invest directly into companies the bank has defined as critical to national security and economic self-sufficiency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
“They said they have nothing and that our emphasis now is self-sufficiency and farming.”
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
