as in independence
the ability to care for one's self
the goal of the program is to help these people achieve self-subsistence and to end their dependence on government aid
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Recent Examples of self-subsistence
Pavas were often worn by jibaros, which were rural residents who worked on the island as self-subsistence farmers.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Edward Segarra, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-subsistence
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But the king is expected to express the highest regard and friendship between the two countries on the 250th anniversary year of independence, creating what the palace called one of the greatest alliances in human history.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The occasion was one of many events this year to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s independence from Britain, and this one was an address from the reigning British monarch.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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The broader strategy envisions widespread robotic integration across grid operations, with increasing autonomy over the coming years, positioning the sector as a major testbed for large-scale, real-world AI adoption, reports Robo Horizon.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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The album, which was built around live instrumentation, also heralds Staples’ new era as one of newfound autonomy.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Self-subsistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-subsistence. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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