This is the 990th most frequent Arabic word.
الاعتماد
Dependency, reliance, or accreditation.
In this sentence, 'يعتمد' (y'atsimd) is a verb derived from the noun 'الاعتماد' (al-i'timad), meaning 'reliance' or 'dependence', and it means 'to rely on'.
يعتمد الطالب على كتبه لفهم الدروس.
The student relies on his books to understand the lessons.
Here, 'الاعتماد' (al-i'timad) is used as a noun meaning 'reliance', specifically indicating 'self-reliance' in this context.
الاعتماد على النفس يساهم في بناء الشخصية.
Self-reliance contributes to building character.
In this example, 'الاعتماد' (al-i'timad) refers to 'mutual reliance', indicating a collaborative dependency among individuals.