Self-reliant

/sɛlfrɪˈlaɪɪnt/

/sɛlfrəˈlaɪɪnt/

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Definitions of self-reliant

adjective
(of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment

synonyms: autonomous, self-directed

independent
free from external control and constraint

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