self-support

[ self-suh-pawrt, -pohrt, self- ]

/ ˈsɛlf səˈpɔrt, -ˈpoʊrt, ˌsɛlf- /

the supporting or maintaining of oneself or itself without reliance on outside aid.

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First recorded in 1760–70

Related formsself-sup·port·ed, adjectiveself-sup·port·ed·ness, nounself-sup·port·ing, adjectiveself-sup·port·ing·ly, adverb

A country so steeped in manmade misfortunes, so proud of its ethos of self-support, was caught unaware when nature struck.
Israel's Inferno|Fania Oz-Salzberger|December 5, 2010|DAILY BEAST
There are many avenues to self-support now open to women, you know.
Elsie at Viamede|Martha Finley
An industrial education leads to self-support and to the elevation of their condition.
Civilization the Primal Need of the Race|Alexander Crummell
Because "the home is the place for women," and in the home is neither social service nor self-support.
The home|Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The result would probably be a great growth of spiritual life, and wholesome church organisation, and self-support.
India and the Indians|Edward F. Elwin
Though not fond of sewing, Mary decided to learn dressmaking, because this would give her self-support.
Lives of Girls Who Became Famous|Sarah Knowles Bolton