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self-contained

 adjective
     
Related topics: House
self-contained
1 complete and not needing other things or help from somewhere else to work:
a self-contained database package
2 someone who is self-contained does not seem to need other people or show their feelings
3 British EnglishDHH a self-contained apartment has its own kitchen and bathroom
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