polarization (/ˌpoʊ.lə.raɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/)
noun · Advanced · Culture & Society
🔊 /ˌpoʊ.lə.raɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Meaning
Meaning: division into opposing groups
Polarization is the division of opinion into two sharply opposed groups. Speakers warn that polarization weakens society.
Examples
🗣 Social media can deepen political polarization.
Etymology
From ‘polarize’, from Greek ‘polos’, meaning axis or pole.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in talks on society, politics, and media.
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Tags: division, society