self-sufficiency

noun
UK: /ˌself.səˈfɪʃ.ən.si/
US: /ˌself.səˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

  1. The quality of being able to provide everything you need, especially food or money, without the help of other people.

    1. The family aimed for self-sufficiency by growing their own vegetables.
    2. True self-sufficiency requires a diverse skillset and access to resources, limiting those who want it.

  2. The ability of a country or organization to produce everything it needs without buying from other countries or organizations.

    1. The nation wants self-sufficiency in energy and reduce imports.
    2. The government is promoting domestic industries to achieve greater self-sufficiency in manufacturing.

Synonyms

independence autonomy self-reliance self-support
self-sufficiency adjective

  1. Relating to the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance.

    1. The self-sufficiency farm produced all its food.
    2. We admire their self-sufficiency lifestyle and commitment to sustainable living.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-sufficiency" in English means: The quality of being able to provide everything you need, especially food or money, without the help of other people., The ability of a country or organization to produce everything it needs without buying from other countries or organizations..

The phonetic transcription of "self-sufficiency" is /ˌself.səˈfɪʃ.ən.si/ in British English and /ˌself.səˈfɪʃ.ən.si/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-sufficiency": independence, autonomy, self-reliance, self-support.

Example usage of "self-sufficiency": "The family aimed for self-sufficiency by growing their own vegetables.". More examples on the page.