der Rückhalt
Translation
support, backing
Examples
Er hat starken Rückhalt in seiner Familie.
He has strong support from his family.
Ohne den Rückhalt der Partei kann er nicht gewinnen.
He cannot win without the party's backing.
Grammar Patterns
to have support from/in ((sb./sth.)) Sie hat großen Rückhalt in der Bevölkerung.
Similar Words
Unterstützung (support), Hilfe (help); Antonym: Widerstand (resistance)
Etymology
From 'Rück-' (back) + 'Halt' (hold, support). Literally means 'hold/support at one's back'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone 'holding' your 'back' to support you. That's 'Rückhalt'.