dependant
/dɪˈpendənt/noun
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आश्रित (व्यक्ति)
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noun
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[C] especially British
a person, especially a child, who depends on another person for a home, food and money
आश्रित (व्यक्ति)
- The pension will be paid to his dependants after his death.
- Government employees can claim medical benefits for their dependants.
◇Word family
?Which word?
Do not confuse dependant (a noun in British English: a person who depends on somebody) and dependent (an adjective: needing the help or support of somebody or something).
Dependant (British English में noun: किसी पर आश्रित व्यक्ति) और dependent (adjective: किसी की मदद या सहारे पर निर्भर) में भ्रम न करें।
§Grammar and usage
British and American: American English usually spells the noun dependent as well.
British और American में American English आमतौर पर noun को भी dependent लिखती है।