self-sufficiency

noun

self-suf·​fi·​cien·​cy ˌself-sə-ˈfi-shən(t)-sē How to pronounce self-sufficiency (audio)
: the quality or state of being self-sufficient

Examples of self-sufficiency in a Sentence

self-sufficiency is a goal that all teenagers should work towards
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The Venezuelans had instead been driven from their country in overwhelming numbers by the almost complete collapse of the economy, arriving conspicuously by the busload and without a network to put them on a path to self-sufficiency. Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024 This approach aligns with Xi’s goal of boosting confidence in the economy without diverting resources from the pursuit of Chinese self-sufficiency. Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 31 Oct. 2024 Companies like Google and Microsoft are setting the standard for energy self-sufficiency with renewable energy projects adjacent to their data centers. Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 California for decades produced enough gasoline to supply almost all of its own needs, but the era of self-sufficiency is coming quickly to an end. Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for self-sufficiency 

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-sufficiency was in 1598

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“Self-sufficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-sufficiency. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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self-sufficiency

noun
self-suf·​fi·​cien·​cy
ˌself-sə-ˈfish-ən-sē
: the quality or state of being self-sufficient
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