interdependency

/ˌɪntərdɪˈpɛndənsi/
noun
  1. A situation in which two or more people, groups, or things depend on each other.
    • Ecologists study the interdependency of species within a food web.
    • The global economy is built on the interdependency of nations for trade and resources.
    • In a healthy relationship, there is a balance of interdependency, not one-sided reliance.
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