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 Athletic maintains full editorial independence.
    Data Skrive, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Writing in conjunction with Anil Kashyap, a University of Chicago professor and adviser to the Chicago Fed, Griffin, the CEO of Citadel, said undermining the independence of the central bank could eventually stoke higher inflation and much higher long-term rates.
    Nick Thomas, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
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  • Over all, Zimmerman argues, this autonomy has been a positive force.
    Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Can a single individual have complete autonomy over their life?
    Lana Lin September 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Self-subsistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-subsistence. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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