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self-subsistence

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of self-subsistence

the ability to care for oneʼs self

  • the goal of the program is to help these people achieve self-subsistence and to end their dependence on government aid
Synonyms of self-subsistence

independence, self-dependence, self-reliance, self-sufficiency, self-support
Words Related to self-subsistence

autonomy, freedom, self-determination

potency, power, resilience, strength
Near Antonyms of self-subsistence

helplessness, impotence, impotency, inadequacy, weakness
Antonyms of self-subsistence

dependence (also dependance), reliance

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