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Definition of reliance

reliance

/rɪˈlaɪ.əns/
re · li · ance
Plural:reliances
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Adjective:reliant
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1

Dependence on or trust in someone or something for support, help, or supply.

Example

"The region is working to reduce its heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels by investing in solar energy."

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• Rhymes for reliance

• Nearby Words

reliability
reliable
reliably
reliance
reliant
relic
relief

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 17th century, formed in English from the verb 'rely' and the suffix '-ance', ultimately tracing back via Old French 'relier' to Latin 'religare' (to bind fast).

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