Translation
pillar, column, mainstay
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Word origin
From Vulgar Latin pilare, from Latin pila ('pillar, pier'). The same root gives English 'pillar' and 'pile'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- pila
- English cognates
- pillar, pile
Grammar
Examples
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The bridge rests on four stone pillars.
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The family is a pillar of society.
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She was the mainstay of the company for years.
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Education is one of the pillars of progress.
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The pillars of the temple are enormous.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 50, lesson 11: pilar, esponja, públicamente and 7 more words.