Meaning of the word mainstay in English
What does mainstay mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
mainstay
US /ˈmeɪn.steɪ/
UK /ˈmeɪn.steɪ/
Noun
a person or thing on which something else is based or depends
Example:
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Agriculture is the mainstay of the country's economy.
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The elderly residents are the mainstay of the local church.