• the effect of the budget on a middle-aged mother who has dependants, a job, a mortgage, and a car
• those who retire early to look after an elderly dependant
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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.
At the age of 36, he is still dependant on his parents.
»dependant family/relative/spouse
The company is less dependant than some big retailers on massive stores to ensure good profitability.
1. иждивенец; нахлебник
2. подчинённый
3. ист. вассал
2. {dıʹpendənt} = dependent II• A person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)