English edit

Etymology edit

self- +‎ support

Noun edit

self-support (uncountable)

  1. The capacity of independent support; self-sufficiency.
  2. The act or means of supporting oneself financially; livelihood
    • 2001, David L. Lieber, Jules Harlow, Etz Hayim: Torah and Commentary, page 1079:
      The self-sale of a destitute person for self-support or support of family.