Example: The pillarization of society shaped politics for decades in the country.
Definition
"Pillarization" refers to the social and political division of a society into distinct groups or 'pillars,' each with its own institutions, such as schools, newspapers, and political parties, often based on religious or ideological lines. This structure shapes societal interactions and governance.
Translations
pilarización
verzuiling
pillarització
pilarisation
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Etymology
The term "pillarization" originates from the metaphor of 'pillars' supporting a structure, symbolizing separate societal groups acting as foundational supports of the whole. It gained prominence in describing Dutch society’s segmented social order, reflecting how each pillar maintained its own community and institutions.
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"Pillarization" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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