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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Twinless — which follows two young men who have lost their respective twin brothers and develop a friendship after meeting in a support group — was pulled from Sundance’s online screening portal in January after clips from the movie surfaced on social media platforms. Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025 Joining local or online support groups can provide both social connection and access to resources. John Pierce, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Consider meeting with a therapist or support group. Carrie Madormo, Health, 31 Aug. 2025 Patients can access mental health services, nutritionists, survivorship and other support groups and programs to help navigate their cancer journey. Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025 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 5 Sep. 2025.

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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