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The definition of self contained refers to something or someone that is complete on its own and that doesn't need anything else.

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An example of self contained is an all-in-one stereo system that has the speakers, wire and receiver and doesn't need anything else.
An example of self contained is a person totally content with his own company and not needy for the love, company or support of others.

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See self-contained in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

keeping one's affairs to oneself; reserved
showing self-command or self-control
having all working parts, complete with motive power, in an enclosed unit: said of machinery
having within oneself or itself all that is necessary; self-sufficient, as a community

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self-containment noun

See self-contained in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself: A self-contained dictionary defines every word contained within it.
a. Not dependent on others; self-sufficient: a self-contained settlement in the Arctic.
b. Keeping to oneself; reserved.

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selfˌ-con·tainˈment noun

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