Pillar meaning and example sentences

Learning Pillar in context helps you remember meaning, use natural sentence patterns, and improve academic English performance. On this page, you will find a clear definition, practical examples, synonyms, and related words so you can build stronger vocabulary connections for exams and daily communication.

Definition

Pillar: Sütun, temel direği

Example sentences

  • Individual liberty and freedom of speech are often described as the twin pillars of a functioning democracy.
  • Individual liberty and freedom of speech are often described as the twin pillars of a functioning democracy. (Bireysel hürriyet ve ifade özgürlüğü, sıklıkla işleyen bir demokrasinin ikiz temel direkleri olarak tanımlanır.)
  • In an exam setting, you can paraphrase ideas by replacing simpler words with Pillar when the meaning is "Sütun, temel direği".

Synonyms

Related words

Practice section

Reinforce Pillar with active recall: review it in flashcards, then test yourself in timed vocabulary modes.