support system

noun

: a network of people who provide an individual with practical or emotional support

Examples of support system in a Sentence

students who have good support systems at home
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Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of support system was in 1980

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“Support system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/support%20system. Accessed 23 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

support system

noun
: a network of people who provide someone with practical or emotional support

Medical Definition

support system

noun
: a network of people who provide an individual with practical or emotional support
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