self-sufficient
/sɛlf səˈfɪʃənt/ · self suf·fi·cient
adjective
- Not needing or relying on others for support or assistance. The self-sufficient community grew its own food and generated its own energy.
noun
- A person who is self-sufficient. She was a self-sufficient traveler who didn't need to rely on others for help.
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Did you know? The concept of self-sufficiency has been a cornerstone of various cultures and philosophies throughout history, including ancient Greek Stoicism and modern-day permaculture.