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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Consider joining a support group to help with coping strategies. Helen Dennis, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026 The passage of time has understandably affected the energy of the Maywood Bataan support group, today known as the Maywood Bataan Day Organization. Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 The volunteer team delivers about 80 flower arrangements between April and October to about 100 places that need a smile, including hospitals, grief support groups, and shelters. Sharon Chin, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026 Now retired, Nitsche has turned to advocacy, leading his local chapter of the men's support group Man Up to Cancer. Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for support group

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

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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 20 Apr. 2026.

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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