support group
nounUK /səˈpɔːt ɡruːp/
US /səˈpɔːrt ɡruːp/
A group of people who meet to help each other feel better.
She joined a support group after her surgery.
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2. An online community where members share advice and encouragement.
He found an online support group for new parents.
3. A gathering organized to assist people facing a shared difficulty.
The hospital runs a support group for cancer patients.
4. A team that provides emotional or practical help to someone in need.
Her friends formed a support group to help her through the move.