self-reliance
noun
self-re·li·ance
ˌself-ri-ˈlī-ənts 
: reliance on one's own efforts and abilities
Examples of self-reliance in a Sentence
some people don't achieve self-reliance until they're over 30 years old
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With initiatives like self-reliance, high-tech manufacturing, and circular textiles, India is not only preserving its heritage but also shaping the future of the global textile industry.
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Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
The foreign minister went on to argue that Iran has pursued a different path—one of self-reliance and strategic independence.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Tech self-reliance also got its own sub-section in China’s latest annual work report, in contrast to a passing mention in 2024.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025
As such, Xi’s longstanding commitment to self-reliance is looking increasingly prescient.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
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Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
The foreign minister went on to argue that Iran has pursued a different path—one of self-reliance and strategic independence.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Tech self-reliance also got its own sub-section in China’s latest annual work report, in contrast to a passing mention in 2024.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025
As such, Xi’s longstanding commitment to self-reliance is looking increasingly prescient.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-reliance
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“Self-reliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-reliance. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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