self-reliance (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌsɛlf rɪˈlaɪəns/

Definition

Reliance on one's own efforts and abilities, rather than on others.

Examples

• The pioneer settlers needed great self-reliance to survive in the wilderness.

• Promoting self-reliance among students is a key goal of this educational program.

• His journey to build a successful business was a testament to his unwavering self-reliance.

Synonyms of self-reliance

Words with a similar meaning to self-reliance:

• independence
• autonomy
• resourcefulness
• self-sufficiency

Antonyms of self-reliance

Words with the opposite meaning to self-reliance:

• dependence
• reliance

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