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self-reliant

[self-ri-lahy-uhnt, self-] / ˈsɛlf rɪˈlaɪ ənt, ˌsɛlf- /
ADJECTIVE
independent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
autonomous self-sufficient self-supporting self-sustaining
WEAK
on one's own self-contained self-governing unaided unallied

Example Sentences

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A vegetarian, he accused Banerjee's government of failing to make Bengal self-reliant in fish.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

"If Europe wants to get invested in nuclear or renewable energies with the aim of being more self-reliant and energy secure, that will take time."

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Chinese officials have encouraged businesses to align themselves with the national goal of becoming self-reliant in technology, particularly in areas like chips.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

The charity further states that it hopes, by providing children in the foster care system with a stable, comfortable environment, it will enable them to grow into “responsible, self-reliant adults.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

He has Theo’s help, but he hopes to become self-reliant.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

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