as in independence
the ability to care for one's self
the goal of the program is to help these people achieve self-subsistence and to end their dependence on government aid
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Recent Examples of self-subsistence
Pavas were often worn by jibaros, which were rural residents who worked on the island as self-subsistence farmers.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Edward Segarra, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-subsistence
Noun
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As Europe races toward energy independence, this facility could become a primary feeder for a pipeline network meant to power the continent’s heavy industry.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Two anonymous trans residents sued Kansas last month, arguing that the law violates state protections for personal autonomy, privacy, equality, due process and freedom of speech.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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The long history of military AI Weapons with some degree of autonomy have been used in war for well over a century.—
Jon R. Lindsay,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Self-subsistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-subsistence. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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