SELF-SUFFICIENCIES Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

self-sufficiency

noun

ˌself-sə-ˈfi-shən(t)-sē

Definition of self-sufficiency

as in independence

the ability to care for one's self self-sufficiency is a goal that all teenagers should work towards

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Recent Examples of self-sufficiency Ending free movement did not create a smooth transition to domestic labor self-sufficiency. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 13 June 2026 Beijing's energy self-sufficiency strategy stands out in this context. — Fernanda González, Wired News, 10 June 2026 The supply of properties that check all these boxes — functional ranch infrastructure, winery entitlements, the land and water profile that makes genuine self-sufficiency possible — is finite in ways that new construction can’t solve. — Lindsey Harn, Fortune, 6 June 2026 Taken as such, strategic autonomy is best seen as leverage and flexibility rather than self-sufficiency. — Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-sufficiency

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One of the clearest examples of this promise is assistive robotics, where technology is being used to expand independence for people with disabilities.

— Laila Burns, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
There are hills to die on for Notre Dame fans, like academics, independence, history, etc.

— Pete Sampson, New York Times, 21 July 2026

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With a focus on sustainability and self-reliance similar to that of SECMOL, the institute is a higher-education center that awards fellowships for work on climate-friendly innovations that benefit communities in Ladakh and other mountainous regions.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 July 2026
But her perspective is internet-era cosmopolitan; young but preternaturally wise about self-reliance.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

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