autoproduzione
self-production; in-house production
noun ow-toh-proh-doo-TSYOH-neh Rare
Usage Note
Autoproduzione refers to producing something oneself rather than buying it commercially — used in contexts ranging from energy (autoproduzione di energia) to theatre (spettacolo in autoproduzione = self-produced show) to food (autoproduzione alimentare). It is a compound of auto- (self) + produzione (production). The concept overlaps with 'DIY production' or 'self-sufficiency' depending on context.
Examples
"La compagnia teatrale lavora in autoproduzione."
Natural Translation
The theatre company works in self-production.

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