Definitions

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  • adjective standing or existing in ones own power, ability or competence, non-reliant
  • adjective individual; independent
  • adjective grammar lacking affixes, stem

Etymologies

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From self- +‎ standing. Compare Dutch zelfstaandig ("independent"), German selbstständig ("independent, self-reliant").

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