the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Having, or characterized by, reliance; confident; trusting.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Having or indicating reliance or confidence; confident; self-trustful: as, a reliant spirit; a reliant bearing.
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adj. relying on another for support
Word Usage
"Our city has been growing quickly, and not had the funds available to make our infrastructure as sustainable, or long-term reliant as we'd like it to be."