self-sufficiency

Pronunciation

Noun B1 Intermediate

The ability to provide for one's own needs without relying on help from others.

"The remote community valued self-sufficiency, growing most of its own food."

Synonyms and antonyms

independence autonomy

dependency

Which word fits the gap? "The remote community valued _____, growing most of its own food."

Answer: self-sufficiency

In your own words, what does "self-sufficiency" mean?

The ability to provide for one's own needs without relying on help from others.