Self-supporting (adjective)

1. Capable of providing for oneself without external assistance.
2. Able to sustain oneself financially.

Origin:

From self + supporting.

Examples:

1. The company decided to become self-supporting and not rely on government funding.
2. She became self-supporting after her divorce.
3. A self-supporting student is one who pays for their own education.
4. The self-supporting system of a plant that is able to produce its own food.
5. The self-supporting structure was built without any additional support.