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self-reliant

adjective
 
 
/ˌself.rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/ approving

Definition

C2 not needing help or support from other people: Lone parents have to be self-reliant and inventive.Unaided and working alone self-reliance
 
 
/ˌself.rɪˈlaɪ.əns/ noun [U]
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