self-financing
|self/fi/nanc/ing|
B2
/ˌsɛlfˈfaɪnænsɪŋ/
financial independence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-financing' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'finance', where 'self' refers to one's own and 'finance' refers to the management of money.
Historical Evolution
'self-financing' evolved from the concept of 'self-sufficiency' in financial terms, emphasizing independence from external funding.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'managing one's own finances', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'being financially independent'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
able to fund oneself without external financial assistance.
The project is self-financing and does not require any loans.
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Last updated: 2025/02/07 16:39