1. Persons who rely on another person for financial support or care
He claimed three dependents on his tax return.
Ele declarou três dependentes na sua declaração de imposto de renda.
2. Family members, typically children or elderly relatives, supported by a wage earner
The insurance policy covers the employee and their dependents.
A apólice de seguro cobre o funcionário e seus dependentes.
3. People who are subordinate or reliant on something or someone
The colony's dependents needed supplies from the mainland.
Os dependentes da colônia precisavam de suprimentos do continente.