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      dependant
      noun
      a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
      adjective
      addicted to a drug
      contingent on something else
      Roots
      dede- · Latin · down, frompenderepend- · Latin · to hangans-ant · Latin · one who (agentive)
      Words related to dependant
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