support group

noun

1. a group of people who meet regularly to support or sustain each other by discussing problems affecting them in common, as alcoholism or bereavement.

Word History and Origins

Origin of support group¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

The veteran, said he met Stone at support group Vets for Veterans.

From The Daily Beast

They started attending a Mormon support group that encouraged LGBT people to “come back to God” and return to heterosexuality.

From The Daily Beast

She said she believes Wilson acted in self-defense, but if she were convinced otherwise, she would close down her support group.

From The Daily Beast

Led by the Rose City Riveters support group, the fans make the stadium come alive every game.

From The Daily Beast

I met my husband at a support group for former ultra-Orthodox Jews.

From The Daily Beast

Maybe I could meet up with the first and form a support group?

From Project Gutenberg