Autarkic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of countries; not relying on imports.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The government's goal was to make the country autarkic by developing its own industries and reducing its reliance on foreign goods.
- North Korea's isolationist policies have led to an autarkic economy that is heavily dependent on domestic production.
- The small island nation had managed to become autarkic in terms of food production, thanks to its innovative agricultural practices.
- After the war, the country implemented policies aimed at making its economy autarkic, but the effort ultimately failed due to a lack of resources.
- Historically, Bhutan has been an autarkic country, with a strong emphasis on self-sufficiency and limited engagement with the global economy.