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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Like many other Chinese tech companies, Huawei has spent big on AI research and development, as China seeks to build self-sufficiency across a swath of industries amid heightened tensions with the U.S.
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
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
Taliban authorities have vowed to boost economic self-sufficiency and move off a reliance on foreign aid, which once formed the backbone of the previous US-backed government's finances.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
Mom liked to encourage self-sufficiency in all living creatures.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
