self-supported

Definition of self-supportednext
as in independent
able to take care of oneself or itself without outside help only self-supported performing arts organizations will survive the huge cut in government subsidies

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independent
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  • In early 2021, after a few years as an independent hotel, the Monarch Beach Resort joined the Waldorf Astoria Collection, the luxury brand from Hilton Hotels.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
  • That means projects that are independent as a feature, not a bug.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
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“Self-supported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-supported. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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