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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"Our goal is not self-sufficiency, it is collective resilience," said Carney.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
Press Metal’s 80%-owned Indonesian alumina refinery is expected to begin commissioning in 2Q 2027, with its expansion potentially bringing alumina self-sufficiency to nearly 100% and boosting smelting margins, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
Listing agent Roy said the home offers a rare balance between suburban convenience and backyard self-sufficiency.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
Its scripture-heavy programs stress sobriety and transition to self-sufficiency.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
I had developed a self-sufficiency that kept me distant from others, emotionally and psychologically.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
