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 But China's efforts to build up self-sufficiency have reduced the threat to its domestic market from global trade developments. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026 Egypt claimed to have achieved 100 percent chicken-egg self-sufficiency and reported a 113 percent year-over- year increase in rumors. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 China’s chip self-sufficiency rate reached roughly 70% by production volume in June, compared with 38% in January 2010, according to Goldman. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026 Their goals are to improve the well being of children while promoting family unification, and to assist families to achieve economic and social self-sufficiency. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-sufficiency

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Bringing these creative brands together, giving producers access to a broader pool of talent, IP and resources, while preserving their independence is what differentiates Mediawan.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
The higher the required SIL, the greater the required risk reduction and the more demanding the design, verification and independence of the safety function.

— Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of independence

Noun

The company’s longer-term ambition, however, is to evolve from a supplier of reconnaissance technology into a multi-domain defense autonomy business with international reach.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
Groups opposed to the charity's curriculum say Palestinians are being stripped of their autonomy in deciding what to teach their children.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of autonomy

Noun

Its rural nature — isolated from the rest of the country and with many of its communities accessible only by air or water — breeds a self-reliance.

— Becky Bohrer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
In response to international aid cuts, the African Union has urged its member states to strengthen self-reliance and regional economic cooperation.

— Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of self-reliance

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