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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Beijing has poured billions into the industry as part of its self-sufficiency drive and sought to attract legions of scientists working overseas to do pioneering research in Chinese labs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Its scripture-heavy programs stress sobriety and transition to self-sufficiency.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
The release of Chinese artificial-intelligence model Kimi K3 earlier this month raised questions about China’s increasing self-sufficiency in advanced technology, even as the U.S. attempts to curb its access to top tools.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
In Volkswagen’s hometown of Wolfsburg, the company’s taste for self-sufficiency extends to making its own sausages for the staff canteen and owning the local soccer club.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
There are fewer Circus Dinners now that the circus itself is up and running properly, gaining its self-sufficiency, as Chandresh phrased it at one dinner not long after opening night.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
