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self-support Definition

self·-support (-sə pôrt′)

noun

support of oneself or itself without aid or reinforcement

self-support Related Forms
self′·-support′ing adjective
self-support Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • mutual: Staff within that Service need to feel part of a team which offers mutual self-support through having a clear role and specific identity.

Modifies a noun

  • group: Suggestions for meeting the needs of parents: Both groups suggested what were essentially self-support groups.