Dependence
Dependence noun - Something or someone to which one looks for support.
Usage example: ultimately rice became the chief dependence in that state
Pillar and dependence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pillar" instead a noun "Dependence".
Pillar
Pillar noun - Something or someone to which one looks for support.
Usage example: my father has been my pillar throughout this crisis
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Synonyms for Pillar
Dependence and pillar are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dependence" instead a noun "Pillar".
Nearby Word: pillared
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