Also means
prop, brace
Usage Note
Sostegno denotes both physical support (a structural prop) and figurative support (financial or moral backing). A sostegno di means 'in support of'. The related verb is sostenere (to support, to maintain), which shares the same root.
Examples
"Ha bisogno del sostegno della famiglia."
Natural Translation
He needs the support of his family.
Literal Translation
He-has need of-the support of-the family.
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