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pillar

/ˈpɪlər/ /ˈpɪlə/
noun
GeneralArchitecture
  1. 1 sütun countable

Definition (English)

A tall, vertical structure, usually round and made of stone, used to support a building or as decoration.

Example Sentences

  1. The temple had many tall pillars.
    Tapınakta birçok uzun sütun vardı.
  2. A row of stone pillars supports the roof of the old station.
    Eski istasyonun çatısını bir sıra taş sütun taşıyor.
Figurative
  1. 1 direk, temel taşı countable

Definition (English)

A very important member of a group, or a basic part that something depends on.

Example Sentences

  1. He was a pillar of the community.
    Topluluğun temel direklerinden biriydi.
  2. Education is one of the pillars of a strong society.
    Eğitim, güçlü bir toplumun temel taşlarından biridir.

Synonyms

Collocations

stone pillarmarble pillarpillar of the communitypillar of strength

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