Dependant

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪˈpɛndənt/

Dependant (noun)

  1. a person who relies on someone else for financial support, like a child or spouse.
  2. someone who depends on another person for help or support.

Examples

  • The student is a dependant of her parents.
  • He claimed his nephew as a dependant on his tax return.

Common collocations: claim a dependant, support a dependant, dependant allowance, care for a dependant, dependant care

Synonyms of Dependant

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Dependant

  • when describing someone who does not rely on others