autarky

noun

Meaning

A state of economic self-sufficiency where a country or entity functions without relying on external trade or imports.

Examples

The regime pursued a policy of autarky to insulate the domestic economy from global market fluctuations.
Complete autarky is rarely achievable in the modern world due to the complex interdependence of global supply chains.

Synonyms: self-sufficiency, independence, insularity, isolationism

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autarky

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

Definition

A state of economic self-sufficiency where a country or entity functions without relying on external trade or imports.

Examples

The regime pursued a policy of autarky to insulate the domestic economy from global market fluctuations.
Complete autarky is rarely achievable in the modern world due to the complex interdependence of global supply chains.
Historians often study the autarky of ancient empires that existed for centuries in relative isolation.

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