ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Self-support

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Self-support is a noun meaning The capacity of independent support; self-sufficiency.

Meaning

The capacity of independent support; self-sufficiency.

More Meanings

  1. The act or means of supporting oneself financially; livelihood

Example Sentences

The self-sale of a destitute person for self-support or support of family.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include independent, self-sufficiency, self-sustaining, self-reliance, self-reliant, self-sufficient.

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