also: そうごいそん
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Describes a relationship where two or more entities rely on each other. Often used in economics, ecology, and social sciences.
Due to economic globalization, interdependence among nations is deepening.
In ecosystems, many organisms are in a relationship of interdependence.
依存 is one-sided dependence, while 相互依存 is mutual interdependence.
Standard kanji spelling.
Alternate reading; いぞん is more common.
Compound of 相互 (mutual) and 依存 (dependence).