self-sufficiency
noun
self-suf·fi·cien·cy
ˌself-sə-ˈfi-shən(t)-sē 
: the quality or state of being self-sufficient
Examples of self-sufficiency in a Sentence
self-sufficiency is a goal that all teenagers should work towards
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Men, especially older men, have been raised in an era of self-sufficiency, preventing them from seeking help.
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Enhancing its self-sufficiency, Strum Island is planted with numerous fruits and veggies.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
With Mercury retrograde in your sign starting on the 15th, old fears around your self-sufficiency might be resurfacing.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Native American Tribes understand their economic strength For many Native American tribes, economic self-sufficiency has long been a priority.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Enhancing its self-sufficiency, Strum Island is planted with numerous fruits and veggies.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
With Mercury retrograde in your sign starting on the 15th, old fears around your self-sufficiency might be resurfacing.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Native American Tribes understand their economic strength For many Native American tribes, economic self-sufficiency has long been a priority.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-sufficiency
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“Self-sufficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-sufficiency. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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