a.
Reliant upon one's self; trusting to one's own powers or judgment.
self-reliant
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a.
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adjective
- Free from the influence, guidance, or control of others: independent, self-contained, self-sufficient. See dependence/independence.
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The adjective has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
of persons; free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment
Synonyms: autonomous, self-directed
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