as in independent
able to take care of oneself or itself without outside help
only self-supported performing arts organizations will survive the huge cut in government subsidies
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“Self-supported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-supported. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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