Meaning of the word self-reliant in English

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self-reliant

US /ˌself rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/
UK /ˌself rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/
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Adjective

1.

relying on one's own efforts and abilities rather than on those of others

Example:
She is a very self-reliant person who always finds a way to solve her problems.
The community aims to become more self-reliant in terms of food production.
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