n. a prominent supporter; a central cohesive source of support and stability; the forestay that braces the mainmast
Agriculture is a mainstay of the economy.
Agriculture is a mainstay of the economy.
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pillar; anchor; keystone; backbone; linchpin
unsupportive;confounder
2 syllables
main-stay
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