mainstay

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Definition

noun. a prominent supporter; a central cohesive source of support and stability; the forestay that braces the mainmast

Example Sentence

Agriculture is a mainstay of the economy.

Synonyms

pillar; anchor; keystone; backbone; linchpin

Antonyms

unsupportive; confounder

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