self-reliant
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- self-reliantly adverb
Etymology
Origin of self-reliant
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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The charity further states that it hopes, by providing children in the foster care system with a stable, comfortable environment, it will enable them to grow into “responsible, self-reliant adults.”
From MarketWatch
These feats help lay the groundwork for its transition into a more self-reliant economy and efforts to rebuild consumer confidence.
From Barron's
These feats help lay the groundwork for its transition into a more self-reliant economy and efforts to rebuild consumer confidence.
From Barron's
"This is a self-reliant character who outwits those trying to exploit her with silent grit and steely determination. Momin slipped into this feminist folklore with quiet understanding."
From BBC
On the other hand, Beijing has worked for years to cultivate a self-reliant semiconductor industry.
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