self–reliance

noun self–re·li·ance \-ri-ˈlī-ənts\

Definition of SELF-RELIANCE

: reliance on one's own efforts and abilities

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1815

Synonyms: independence, self-dependence, self-reliance, self-subsistence, self-support

SELF-RELIANCE Defined for Kids

noun self–re·li·ance \ˌself-ri-ˈlī-əns\

: a feeling of trust that someone has in his or her own efforts and abilities

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