systemic dependency
[sɪˈstɛmɪk dɪˈpɛndənsi]
nounpl: systemic dependencies
dependência sistêmica
1. A condition where an individual, organization, or system relies fundamentally on another entity or system for its functioning, creating structural interdependence that is difficult to break
The country's systemic dependency on fossil fuels has hindered its transition to renewable energy.
A dependência sistêmica do país em combustíveis fósseis tem prejudicado sua transição para energia renovável.
2. In medicine and psychology, a state of physiological or psychological reliance on a substance or behavior where the body or mind requires it to function normally
Long-term use of benzodiazepines can lead to systemic dependency.
O uso prolongado de benzodiazepínicos pode levar à dependência sistêmica.
3. In economics and development studies, the structural reliance of developing nations on developed countries for capital, technology, or resources
Post-colonial theory examines how systemic dependency perpetuates global inequality.
A teoria pós-colonial examina como a dependência sistêmica perpetua a desigualdade global.
In Brazil, this term is frequently used in academic discourse on colonial history and post-colonial development, reflecting the nation's historical relationship with economic dependency. In the United States, it gained prominence in discussions of healthcare reform, addiction treatment, and economic policy. Both cultures use it to critique structural inequalities and power imbalances.
Related Idioms & Phrases
caught in a cycle of dependency
break the cycle of systemic dependency
trapped in systemic dependency
perpetuate systemic dependency
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