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0 someone who depends on you for financial support, such as a child or family member who does not work:
My pension will provide for my dependants.
1 someone who depends on you for financial support, for example, a child or family member who cannot work:
As she has no dependants, the experts agreed there was no need for Ms Dewsbury to have life cover at present.
Allowances may also be higher for those with dependants.
2 needing financial support from someone:
At the age of 36, he is still dependant on his parents.
dependant family/relative/spouse
3 relying on someone or something to be able to continue to exist or make progress:
The company is less dependant than some big retailers on massive stores to ensure good profitability.
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