autark
Translation
self-sufficient, autarkic, independent
Examples
Das Land ist wirtschaftlich autark.
The country is economically self-sufficient.
Er lebt ein autarkes Leben auf dem Land.
He lives a self-sufficient life in the countryside.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) to be autarkic/self-sufficient The country is economically self-sufficient.
Similar Words
Synonyms: independent, self-reliant; Antonyms: dependent
Etymology
From Greek 'autós' (self) and 'arkein' (to suffice). Literally 'self-sufficing'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'auto-ark' – an ark that can sustain itself automatically, without outside help.