pillar

• اسم يدل على بناء عمودي طويل، غالبًا من الحجر أو الخرسانة، يُستخدم كدعامة للبناء أو كنصب تذكاري. ويُستعمل أيضًا مجازيًا للإشارة إلى شخص أو شيء يُعتمد عليه في دعم شيء آخر.

A noun referring to a tall, vertical structure, often made of stone or concrete, used as a support for a building or as a monument.

1. Architectural supportB1formal

   A tall vertical structure, often made of stone or concrete, used to support a building or bridge.

   عمود

   • The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.
   • Each pillar of the bridge was reinforced with steel.
   • The architect designed the entrance with two marble pillars.

   المرادفاتcolumnpierpilasterpoststanchionsupportupright

2. Key supporter or foundationB2formal

   A person or thing that is a vital part of a system, organization, or society.

   الركيزة الأساسية

   • She is a pillar of the local community.
   • Education is a pillar of a strong society.
   • He was considered a pillar of the company for decades.

   المرادفاتanchorbackbonebulwarkcornerstonefoundationlinchpinmainstaysupport

   الأضدادadversaryobstacleweakening