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dependents

noun
di-PEN-duhnts/dɪˈpɛndənts/

1 meaning of dependents

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  1. 1
    nounUS
    Plural of dependent. Use this form when talking about more than one person who relies on someone for money or care.

    She supports three dependents on a single salary.

    Soldiers can list their dependents for extra housing pay.

    Note

dependents is a form of dependent

dependent, noun: A person who depends on someone else for money, food, or care. Full entry

Forms
dependentdependents plural
Spelling
dependent → dependents: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /s/.

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