CEFR B2

self-sufficient

adjective

Meaning

Able to provide for one's own needs without external assistance.

Examples

After years of hard work, the small community became completely self-sufficient in terms of food production.
She moved to a remote cabin, aiming to live a self-sufficient lifestyle, far from city conveniences.

Synonyms: independent, autonomous, resourceful, self-reliant

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self-sufficient (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌsɛlf səˈfɪʃənt/

Definition

Able to provide for one's own needs without external assistance.

Examples

After years of hard work, the small community became completely self-sufficient in terms of food production.
She moved to a remote cabin, aiming to live a self-sufficient lifestyle, far from city conveniences.
The country's goal is to become self-sufficient in energy by investing heavily in renewable sources.

How to Use self-sufficient

self-sufficient in [something] (prepositional phrase): Able to provide for one's needs in a specific area. — "The farm is self-sufficient in vegetables and fruits."

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