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Definition of depender

depender

/dɪˈpɛn.dɚ/
de · pen · der
Adverb:dependently
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Plural:dependers
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Adjective:dependent
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depender Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A person who depends or relies on someone or something else for support, aid, or fulfillment.

Example

"Rather than being a passive depender on external guidance, she learned to solve complex technical problems independently."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In standard modern English, the noun 'dependent' (or 'dependant' in British English) is overwhelmingly preferred for a person who relies on another for financial support, while 'depender' is rare and used mainly as a literal agent noun meaning one who depends or trusts.

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• Nearby Words

dependency
dependent
dependently
depender
depersonalize
depict
depiction

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Depender. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/depender
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