- dependency⇄adj. of or concerning dependency.
Ex. ""Dependency theory"" ... argues that the advanced countries got rich by exploiting the poor countries (Atlantic Monthly).
Also, dependancy. - dependency⇄dependency, noun, pl.-cies,adjective.
- dependency⇄noun 1. a country or territory controlled by another country.
Ex. Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands are dependencies of the United States.
2. the condition of trusting or relying on another for support or existence; dependence.
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