self-reliant

[self-ri-lahy-uhnt, self-]

self-re·li·ant

[self-ri-lahy-uhnt, self-]
adjective
relying on oneself or on one's own powers, resources, etc.

Origin:
1840–50

self-re·li·ant·ly, adverb


independent, assured, enterprising, resolute, capable.

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a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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self-reliance
 
n
reliance on one's own abilities, decisions, etc
 
self-re'liant
 
adj
 
self-re'liantly
 
adv

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