SELFDEPENDENCE Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

self-dependence

noun

ˌself-di-ˈpen-dən(t)s

as in independence

the ability to care for one's self encouraged her children to develop self-dependence at a relatively early age a level of self-dependence rarely seen in teens

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Recent Examples of self-dependence As Locke put it in his essay, this was a period of renewal, of self-respect, and of self-dependence among Black people. —

Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Feb. 2024

Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-dependence

Noun

When choosing where to stay, hostels and guesthouses with communal spaces are ideal for solo travelers who want a mix of independence and social connection.

— Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Chavez and Dolores Huerta are as familiar to me as leaders of my own country who fought for independence from British colonial rule.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026