largely self-contained
Frequency: 7.211.3 per million words
Indicates that something is mostly, but not entirely, independent.
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- The remote village had historically been a largely self-contained community, producing most of its own food.
- The new software module is designed to be largely self-contained, minimizing external dependencies.
- Despite its small size, the island nation maintained a largely self-contained economy for decades.
- Her research project was largely self-contained, requiring minimal collaboration with other departments.
- The apartment unit was advertised as largely self-contained, ideal for a single occupant seeking privacy.
- This unique ecosystem functions as a largely self-contained environment, with its own intricate food web.
- After the upgrades, the factory became largely self-contained in its energy production.
- Modern off-grid homes aim to be largely self-contained in terms of utilities.
- He preferred a lifestyle that was largely self-contained, valuing independence and solitude.
- The company's internal development team operates as a largely self-contained unit.