autarkical

An adjective describing a state or entity that is economically self-sufficient and independent of external resources or trade.

• 🇪🇸Adjetivo que describe un Estado o entidad que es económicamente autosuficiente e independiente de recursos externos o del comercio exterior.

1. Self-sufficient in governance C2 formal

   Relating to or characterized by a system of self-rule or self-government, often implying independence from external control.

   • The ancient city-state adopted an autarkical political structure.
   • Autarkical policies were implemented to ensure national sovereignty.
   • The philosopher argued for an autarkical community free from foreign influence.

   🇪🇸autárquico

   Sinónimos: autonomousindependentself-governingsovereign

   Antónimos: colonialdependentsubjugatedsubordinate

2. Economically independent C2 formal

   Describing a country or region that does not rely on imports and aims to produce everything it needs internally.

   • The nation pursued an autarkical economic strategy to reduce dependency on foreign goods.
   • Autarkical regimes often prioritize domestic production over international trade.
   • During the embargo, the country was forced to adopt autarkical measures.

   🇪🇸Autárquico

   Sinónimos: independentself-containedself-reliantself-sufficient

   Antónimos: dependentreliant

• more autarkical comparative form
• most autarkical superlative form