self-subsistence

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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Noun
  • The craft seller at a roadside market is earning her independence.
    Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The trial and prosecution of Bolsonaro became a test for the independence of Brazilian judiciary, which did not buckle under domestic or international political pressure.
    Adriana Carranca, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • To enable genuine team autonomy, start by defining clear roles and responsibilities to reduce founder dependency.
    Guy Peixoto, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Freelancers also enjoy project variety and autonomy.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Self-subsistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-subsistence. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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