self-reliant
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rɪˈlaɪ adjective
relying on oneself or on one's own powers, resources, etc.
Origin:
1840–50
1840–50
Related forms
self-re·li·ant·ly, adverb
Synonyms
independent, assured, enterprising, resolute, capable.
independent, assured, enterprising, resolute, capable.
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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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Self-reliant
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Example sentences
Self-improvement can be attained simply by becoming a little more self-sufficient and self-reliant.
Sustainability and security demand that cities become more self-reliant.
The aim is to help students become self-reliant learners.
They are self-reliant, with all of the wealth and health that entails.
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