SELF-DEPENDENCE Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

self-dependence

noun

ˌself-di-ˈpen-dən(t)s

Definition of self-dependence

as in independence

the ability to care for one's self encouraged her children to develop self-dependence at a relatively early age a level of self-dependence rarely seen in teens

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Recent Examples of self-dependence As Locke put it in his essay, this was a period of renewal, of self-respect, and of self-dependence among Black people. — Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Feb. 2024

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The program uses culinary education to build confidence, independence, creativity and life skills while introducing students to potential careers in the culinary arts.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Reiterating its 2019 call for Kavala’s release, the court declared his life-without-parole conviction null and void and found multiple violations of fundamental rights and judicial independence guarantees.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Explore the distinctive voices who use the Power of No to create focus, quality, autonomy and build a life of remarkable success.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Surfacing bridging content that spans political lines while speaking to what the user values could be a promising direction for fostering both user autonomy and constructive conversation.

— Farnaz Jahanbakhsh, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026

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