Pillar: meaning, definitions and examples

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pillar

 

[ หˆpษชlษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

support

A tall vertical structure of stone, wood, or metal, used as a support for a building, or as an ornament or monument.

Synonyms

column, post, shaft

Examples of usage

  • The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.
  • The marble pillars in the entrance hall added a touch of elegance to the building.
Context #2 | Noun

principle

A person or thing regarded as reliably providing essential support or a strong foundation.

Synonyms

cornerstone, foundation, mainstay

Examples of usage

  • Education is often seen as the pillar of a successful society.
  • Family values are considered one of the pillars of a strong community.
Context #3 | Noun

upright

A slender, upright, supporting or reinforcing member, as of a frame or wall.

Synonyms

beam, stanchion, upright

Examples of usage

  • The pillars of the bridge were designed to withstand strong winds.
  • The wooden pillars were intricately carved with decorative patterns.

Translations

Translations of the word "pillar" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pilar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคคเค‚เคญ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sรคule

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pilar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะพะฒะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ filar

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŸฑ (ใฏใ—ใ‚‰)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pilier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pilar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผtun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๋‘ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู…ูˆุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sloup

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stฤบp

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŸฑๅญ (zhรนzi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stolpec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรบla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐา“ะฐะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ•แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผtun

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pilar

Word origin

The word 'pillar' originated from the Latin word 'pila', meaning 'column' or 'pier'. It has been used in English since the 13th century to refer to a vertical structure used for support or decoration. Pillars have played a significant role in architecture and symbolism throughout history, representing strength, stability, and support.

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