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self-sufficient
[ self-suh-fish-uhnt, self- ]
/ ˈsɛlf səˈfɪʃ ənt, ˌsɛlf- /
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Definition of self-sufficient
adjective
able to supply one's own or its own needs without external assistance: The nation grows enough grain to be self-sufficient.
having extreme confidence in one's own resources, powers, etc.: He was self-sufficient, and always reminded you of it.
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Also self-suf·fic·ing [self-suh-fahy-sing]. /ˌsɛlf səˈfaɪ sɪŋ/.
Origin of self-sufficient
First recorded in 1580–90
OTHER WORDS FROM self-sufficient
Words nearby self-sufficient
self-sterile, self-stick, self-storage, self-study, self-styled, self-sufficient, self-suggestion, self-support, self-supporting, self-surrender, self-sustaining
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British Dictionary definitions for self-sufficient
self-sufficient
self-sufficing
adjective
able to provide for or support oneself without the help of others
Derived forms of self-sufficient
self-sufficiency, nounself-sufficiently, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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