self-reliance
|self/re/li/ance|
B2
/ˌsɛlf rɪˈlaɪəns/
independence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-reliance' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'reliance', where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'reliance' means dependence on something or someone.
Historical Evolution
'Self-reliance' evolved from the concept of 'reliance on oneself' in the 19th century, popularized by Ralph Waldo Emerson's essay 'Self-Reliance'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'relying on one's own abilities', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the ability to rely on one's own capabilities, judgment, or resources.
Her self-reliance allowed her to travel the world alone.
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