Dependant
Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪˈpɛndənt/
Dependant (noun)
- a person who relies on someone else for financial support, like a child or spouse.
- 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