dependency
- Noun:
- A geographical area politically controlled by a distant country: A territory that is not fully independent but is governed by another, often more powerful, nation.
- The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else: The condition of needing support from another person, group, or thing, or being under their influence or control.
- (Specialized) Being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming: A state of addiction, especially to substances like alcohol or narcotic drugs.
Noun (Geographical/Political):
- The island was a dependency of the larger empire for centuries.
- Many former dependencies have since gained full independence.
Noun (State of Reliance):
- The child's dependency on his parents decreases as he grows older.
- The country aims to reduce its energy dependency on foreign imports.
Noun (Addiction):
- He sought treatment for his alcohol dependency.
- The clinic specializes in helping people with drug dependency.
"Dependency ratio": A demographic measure comparing the number of dependents (people too young or too old to work) to the working-age population.
- A rising dependency ratio can pose challenges for a nation's economy.
"Dependency theory": An economic and social theory suggesting that resources flow from poor, less developed states to wealthy, developed ones, enriching the latter at the expense of the former.
- Scholars debated the principles of dependency theory in the late 20th century.
"Psychological dependency": A reliance on something for emotional or mental well-being, which may not involve a physical substance.
- Her dependency on social media validation became a concern.
Dependent (adj/n): Relying on someone or something else for support. Also, a person who relies on another, especially for financial support.
- She is dependent on public transportation. (adj)
- He listed his two children as dependents on his tax form. (n)
Depend (v): To be influenced or determined by something; to rely on.
- Our plans depend on the weather.
Interdependency (n): A situation where two or more people or things depend on each other; mutual dependence.
- The interdependency of global markets means a crisis in one region can affect others.
- Reliance: The state of being dependent on someone or something.
- Colony: A country or area under the full or partial political control of another country.
- Addiction: The fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance or activity.
- Subordination: The state of being secondary or subordinate to something else.
- Independence: The state of being free from outside control or support.
- Self-sufficiency: The ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance.
Cycle of dependency: A recurring pattern where reliance on external support perpetuates itself and prevents self-sufficiency.
- Aid programs must be designed to avoid creating a cycle of dependency.
Dependency culture: A societal situation where a significant number of people rely on state benefits rather than employment.
- Politicians argued about how to address the perceived dependency culture.
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a geographical area politically controlled by a distant country
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being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
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the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
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