Meaning of the word dependency in English

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dependency

US /dɪˈpen.dən.si/
UK /dɪˈpen.dən.si/
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Noun

1.

the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else

Example:
The country's dependency on oil exports makes its economy vulnerable.
She developed a strong dependency on her therapist.
2.

a country or province controlled by another country

Example:
Gibraltar is a British dependency.
Many small islands remain as dependencies of larger nations.
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