dependant
noun [ C ]
LAW UK (US dependent) uk/dɪˈpendənt/ ussomeone who depends on you for financial support, for example, a child or family member who cannot work:
As she has no dependants, the experts agreed there was no need for Ms Dewsbury to have life cover at present.
Allowances may also be higher for those with dependants.
dependant
adjective
uk/dɪˈpendənt/ usneeding financial support from someone:
At the age of 36, he is still dependant on his parents.
dependant family/relative/spouse
relying on someone or something to be able to continue to exist or make progress:
The company is less dependant than some big retailers on massive stores to ensure good profitability.