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self-reliance

noun

Etymology

From self- + reliance.

  1. derived from religo
  2. derived from relier
  3. inherited from relien
  4. suffixed as reliance — “rely + ance”
  5. prefixed as self-reliance — “self + reliance”

Definitions

  1. The capacity to rely on one's own capabilities, and to manage one's own affairs

    The capacity to rely on one's own capabilities, and to manage one's own affairs; independence.

    • Loss of self-reliance leads to loss of self-confidence.

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