pillar

• Ein senkrechtes, meist freistehendes Bauelement aus Stein, Beton oder Metall, das als Stütze für Gebäude oder Bauwerke dient. Auch eine Säule oder ein Pfeiler als Denkmal oder Ehrenmal.

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.

   Säule

   • 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.

   Synonymecolumnpierpilasterpoststanchionsupportupright

2. Key supporter or foundationB2formal

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

   Stütze

   • 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.

   Synonymeanchorbackbonebulwarkcornerstonefoundationlinchpinmainstaysupport

   Antonymeadversaryobstacleweakening