autarchico

autarchic

adjective ow-TAR-kee-koh Rare

Origin: From Greek autarkhía (self-rule, self-sufficiency).

Also means

self-sufficient

Usage Note

Autarchico describes an economy, system, or person that is self-sufficient and closed to outside influence. As a noun, un autarchico denotes an advocate of autarchy. In Italian history it is associated with Fascist-era economic self-sufficiency policy (autarchia). The seed lists it as a noun; it functions as both adjective and noun.

Examples

"Un'economia autarchica evita le importazioni straniere."

Natural Translation

An autarchic economy avoids foreign imports.

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