self-reliant
US /ˌself rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/
UK /ˌself rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/
1.
autonome, indépendant
relying on one's own efforts and abilities rather than on those of others
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She is a very self-reliant person who always finds a way to solve her problems.
C'est une personne très autonome qui trouve toujours un moyen de résoudre ses problèmes.
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The community aims to become more self-reliant in terms of food production.
La communauté vise à devenir plus autonome en matière de production alimentaire.