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self–sufficient

adjective self–suf·fi·cient \-ˈfi-shənt\

: able to live or function without help or support from others

Full Definition of SELF-SUFFICIENT

: able to maintain oneself or itself without outside aid : capable of providing for one's own needs <a self–sufficient farm>

: having an extreme confidence in one's own ability or worth : haughty, overbearing

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Synonyms: independent, self-dependent, self-reliant, self-subsistent, self-subsisting, self-supported, self-supporting, self-sustained, self-sustaining

SELF-SUFFICIENT Defined for Kids

adjective self–suf·fi·cient \ˌself-sə-ˈfi-shənt\

: able to live or function without the help of others

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