Selbsthilfegruppe
self-help group, support group
noun ZELPS-hilf-e-groo-pe Rare
Usage Note
Selbsthilfegruppe is an organised gathering of people sharing a common condition or problem — addiction recovery, chronic illness, grief — who support each other without professional leadership. Germany has a dense network of such groups.
Examples
"Die Selbsthilfegruppe für Angehörige von Suchtkranken trifft sich jeden Montag."
Natural Translation
The self-help group for relatives of people with addictions meets every Monday.
Literal Translation
The self-help-group for relatives of addiction-sick meets every Monday.
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