1.Definition: a geographical area politically controlled by a distant country

Related Noun(s):colony

Category: Places

2.Definition: being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)

Related Noun(s):addiction, dependance, dependence, habituation

Category: General

3.Definition: the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else

Related Noun(s):dependance, dependence

Category: General