Pillar - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈpɪlər|  American pronunciation of the word pillar
Brit.  |ˈpɪlə|  British pronunciation of the word pillar

noun

- a fundamental principle or practice
science eroded the pillars of superstition
- anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower (syn: column, tower)
a thin pillar of smoke betrayed their campsite
- a prominent supporter (syn: mainstay)
he is a pillar of the community
- a vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument) (syn: column)
- (architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure (syn: column)

Extra examples

...the ancient Greek temple boasted graceful marble pillars with richly ornamented tops...

...my father has been my pillar throughout this crisis...

Eight massive stone pillars supported the roof.

One of the pillars of a civilized society must be that everyone has equal access to the legal system.

The treaty is a pillar of arms control in the nuclear age.

...a majestic pillar of society who continues to entertain in grand style...

He clutched at a pillar for support.

Mr Fitzwilliam had been seen as a pillar of the community.

The poor kid has been pushed from pillar to post.

Christine's been a pillar of strength to me.

Pilgrims lapidate a stone pillar in commemoration of Abraham's temptation

Word forms

noun
singular: pillar
plural: pillars
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