self-sufficient
adjectiveUK /ˌself səˈfɪʃənt/
US /ˌself səˈfɪʃənt/
Able to take care of yourself without help from others.
The little farm grows its own food and is self-sufficient.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Able to produce everything it needs without outside help.
The village became self-sufficient in water and electricity.
3. Confident in your own abilities and not needing others' approval.
She is self-sufficient and happy with her own company.
4. Economically able to survive without external aid.
The country aims to be self-sufficient in energy.