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Definition of "dependant" []

  • Variant of dependent. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "dependant" in a sentence
  • "The La Oroya case is another example of what happens when weak governments in dependant countries allow private corporations - especially foreign - to do what they please."
  • "One problem MCM - you will end up with heroin dependant sharks ….!! on December 23, 2008 at 7: 53 pm | Reply Joe Public"
  • "Being someone who is currently and likely long term dependant on the kindness of others I will say that private charity worked in far more sensible manner than the government programs I am now on."