Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
self-sufficient
adjective
/ˌsɛlf səˈfɪʃənt/
Definition
Being able to fulfill your own needs without outside assistance.
Examples
- Living on a farm can help you become more self-sufficient.
- She prides herself on being financially self-sufficient.
- The community aims to become self-sufficient by growing its own food.
Meaning
Self-sufficient refers to a state where a person, community, or system can provide for its own requirements, whether in terms of food, resources, or support, without relying on others.
Synonyms
- independent
- autonomous
- self-reliant
- self-supporting
- self-contained
