Definitions
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- adj. Reliant upon one's self; trusting to one's own powers or judgment.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
- adj. Reliant upon one's self; trusting to one's own powers or judgment.
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- Relying on one's self; trusting to one's own powers.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adj. (of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment
Etymologies
Examples
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It was a state of conservative, self-reliant people.
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In her testimony, Lukin said that "these figures show that Native participation in the 8 (a) program is helping some Native communities to compete in the American marketplace, build successful and self-reliant families, develop their tribal member shareholders through training and business supports, provide basic social and community services, and to act as engines of growth in their communities."
Despite questions over ANCs, many pay out millions in dividends, scholarships, charitable donations
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I grew up surrounded by strong, self-reliant, resourceful people who worked hard, ate real food and lived vital lives.
Christina Pirello: America Achieves Top Ten Status...But It Ain't Good
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The other good thing to come out of this whole nightmare is that it has made me so much stronger and more self-reliant.
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They were proudly self-reliant and quick to assign blame to others for their disappointments.
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Although William will be king one day, Kate is stronger, more self-reliant and mature.
Virginia Bell: William and Kate: Star-Crossed Lovers or Soul Mates?
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But the experience made me more self-reliant, more appreciative of the value of money and tips for good service.
Will Wright: Thanks Dad for Failing: Even When Dads Fall Short, Good Can Come of It
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There is an organization called Heifer International You can choose a meaningful gift to help children and families around the world receive training and animal gifts that help them become self-reliant.
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The abandoned offspring that survive would tend to be tougher and more self-reliant, thereby raising the overall fitness of the population; while the protected offspring would have vulnerabilities that are never exposed to selection, thus lowering the population's overall fitness.
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In hosting Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki last week at the White House, President Obama hailed Iraq as "sovereign, self-reliant and democratic."
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