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a group of people who meet regularly to support or sustain each other by discussing problems affecting them in common, as alcoholism or bereavement.[1985-90]
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support group — support′ group n. psl a group of people who meet regularly to support or sustain each other by discussing problems affecting them in common, as alcoholism or bereavement • Etymology: 1985–90 … From formal English to slang
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support group — noun : a group of people with common problems and concerns who provide mutual emotional and moral support * * * noun, pl ⋯ groups [count] : a group of people who have similar experiences and concerns and who meet in order to provide emotional… … Useful english dictionary
support group — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms support group : singular support group plural support groups a group organized by and for people who share a particular problem or medical condition … English dictionary
support group — noun A group of nonprofessional people who support each other over a problem which all members share. If you cant stay sober you need a support group like Alcoholics Anonymous … Wiktionary
support group — group of people having similar problems who meet so as to give and to receive mutual support … English contemporary dictionary
support group — noun Date: 1969 a group of people with common experiences and concerns who provide emotional and moral support for one another … New Collegiate Dictionary
