Self-sufficiency
(noun)
The state of being able to provide for one's own needs without assistance from others.
Origin:
Composed of "self" and "sufficiency".
Examples:
- The small village's self-sufficiency was evident in their ability to grow their own food and create their own goods.
- He strived for self-sufficiency in his daily life, relying on his own skills and resources rather than those of others.
- The government's goal was to promote self-sufficiency among its citizens by providing them with the necessary tools and education.
- She was proud of her self-sufficiency and the fact that she could take care of herself without relying on anyone else.
- The community's self-sufficiency was tested during the natural disaster when they had to rely on their own resources.