self-contained

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself

   The university is like a self-contained city with shops and all amenities.

2. 2
   adj

   Not requiring external or additional support; complete in itself.

   A self-contained apartment.

3. 3
   adj

   in full control of your faculties

4. 4
   adj

   Of a person, wrapped up in oneself; reserved.

From self- + contained.

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