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Meaning of self-support | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. The capacity of independent support; self-sufficiency.
    uncountable
  2. The act or means of supporting oneself financially; livelihood
    uncountable

Equivalents

日本語 自活

Examples

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

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

self-supporting self-surgery self-sustenance self-synchronization self-talk self-tapping screw

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