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 See all Example Sentences for support group 

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of support group was in 1951

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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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