αὐτάρκης

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From αὐτο- (auto-) +‎ ἀρκέω (arkéō) +‎ -ης (-ēs)

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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αὐτάρκης (autárkēsm or f (neuter αὔταρκες); third declension

  1. self-sufficient (able to provide for oneself independently of others)
  2. content (with one's lot, with what one has etc.)

Declension

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Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Greek: αυτάρκης (aftárkis)
  • English: autarkic
  • German: autark
  • Portuguese: autarca

Further reading

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