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support group
noun
: a group of people with common experiences and concerns who provide emotional and moral support for one another
Examples of support group in a Sentence
He joined an alcoholics' support group.
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There are a variety of treatments, including counseling, medications and support groups, to help people who want to end that dependency.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
Kelly Rowland and the rest of the Destiny’s Child family was on-hand to support group member Michelle Williams on Thursday night in New York.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 23 Nov. 2024
Meditation, leaning on friends and family, and support groups can all help cope with stress and body changes.
—Michael MacIntyre, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
While the soccer pub is open to fans of any league, the Milwaukee Spurs, the local support group of the Tottenham Hotspurs, watches games at Red Lion Pub.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1951, in the meaning defined above
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“Support group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/support%20group. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
Medical Definition
support group
noun
: a group of people with common experiences and concerns who provide emotional and moral support for one another
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