Reliant (Adjective)
Meaning
Relying on another for support; "dependent on Middle Eastern oil".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The small town was reliant on the local factory for employment opportunities and economic growth.
- Many countries are reliant on international aid to support their struggling healthcare systems.
- The company's success was reliant on the expertise of its founder, who had years of experience in the industry.
- The region's agriculture was reliant on the annual flooding of the river to bring nutrient-rich silt to the soil.
- The country's economy was reliant on foreign investment to stimulate growth and development.