as in independent
able to take care of oneself or itself without outside help
a program to help teenagers become self-dependent
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Recent Examples of self-dependent
The film’s plot is inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy that Indians should be self-dependent to achieve their goals.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Mar. 2023
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-dependent
independent
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This gives us the opportunity to chart our own path forward, create distinct brand identities, and establish an independent news organization following the spin.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The selection of the timely film, which will soon premiere at the Toronto Film Festival, was made by an independent committee of Palestinian film professionals and confirmed by the Palestinian Ministry of Culture.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Self-dependent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-dependent. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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