polarisation

CEFRC1

/ˌpoʊlərəˈzeɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The division of people or opinions into two strongly opposing groups.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of polarization.

Examples

  • Political polarisation has increased significantly in recent years.

  • The political polarisation in the country is deeply worrying.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

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In context

  • The polarisation of light can be achieved with a filter.

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Question 1 · Quick check

The debate caused blank among the voters, splitting them into two opposing groups.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from French polarisation. By surface analysis, polarise + -ation or polar + -isation.