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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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Fannie’s Friends support group: Fannie’s Friends is a virtual support group for adult daughters and granddaughters caring for those living with dementia.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
Ask your medical team if your hospital system offers resources to connect patients locally or even nationwide or look for virtual support groups on social media that meet your needs.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024
There are podcasts, support groups and books dedicated to quitting kratom.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
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
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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 23 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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