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mainstay Definition and Meaning in English (mainstay definition)

noun
Synonyms:pillarbackbonelinchpin
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Mainstay definition: A person or thing that acts as a chief support or most important part of something.

Definitions of Mainstay

  1. 1noun

    A person or thing that acts as a chief support or most important part of something.

Example Sentences

casual

“The elderly couple's daughter was the mainstay of their family business.”

business

“Coffee is the mainstay of the country's economy.”

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Mainstay definition: A person or thing that acts as a chief support or most important part of something.
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'Mainstay' translates to 'mainstay' in English. Mainstay definition: A person or thing that acts as a chief support or most important part of something.
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