self-reliance
noun/ˌself rɪˈlaɪəns/
/ˌself rɪˈlaɪəns/
[uncountable]- the ability to do or decide things by yourself, rather than depending on other people for help
- economic self-reliance
- She developed a strong sense of self-reliance and independence at an early age.
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