dependant

• Person, die von einer anderen Person, besonders einem Familienmitglied, finanziell abhängig ist. Hinweis: Im britischen Englisch ist 'dependant' die Substantivform; das Adjektiv lautet 'dependent'.

A person who relies on another, especially a family member, for financial support. Note: In British English, 'dependant' is the noun form; the adjective is 'dependent'.

1. Reliant on someone or somethingB2formalbritish

   Needing someone or something else for support, help, or survival.

   Abhängig

   • The child is dependant on his parents for food and shelter.
   • The project is dependant on funding from the government.
   • She is financially dependant on her husband.

   Synonymeconditionalcontingenthelplessneedyreliantsubject

   Antonymeautonomousindependentself-reliantself-sufficient

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, besonders ein Kind oder einen Ehepartner, die von einer anderen Person finanziell abhängig ist, etwa für Unterkunft, Nahrung und andere lebensnotwendige Dinge.

A noun referring to a person, especially a child or spouse, who relies on another for financial support, such as for housing, food, and other necessities.

1. Person relying on supportB1formalbritish

   A person, especially a child or spouse, who depends on another for financial or other support.

   Unterhaltsberechtigter

   • She listed her children as dependants on her tax return.
   • The company provides health insurance for employees and their dependants.
   • He is the sole earner for his dependants.

   Synonymechargedependentminorward

   Antonymebreadwinnerearnerpatronprovidersponsorsupporter