self-sufficiency

Definitions

The quality or condition of being able to maintain oneself without outside aid.

The state of needing no outside help in satisfying one's basic needs.

Examples

The remote community relies on solar power and local farming to maintain its self-sufficiency.

Developing a garden is a great first step toward achieving greater self-sufficiency in your daily life.

Synonyms

independence self-reliance autonomy self-containment self-support

Antonyms

dependence reliance on others helplessness interdependence vulnerability