1. (noun) dependence, dependance, dependency
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
Synonyms: dependence, dependance, habituation, colony, addiction, dependency
2. (noun) addiction, dependence, dependance, dependency, habituation
being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
Synonyms: dependence, dependance, habituation, colony, addiction, dependency
3. (noun) colony, dependency
a geographical area politically controlled by a distant country
Synonyms: dependence, dependance, habituation, colony, dependency, settlement, addiction
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