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pillar
noun
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Divide pillar into syllables:

pil · lar

How to pronounce pillar:

Definition of pillar:

pillar (noun):
a fundamental principle or practice.
an upright support of stone, brick, or metal
a firm upright support for a superstructure post entry 1

Synonyms for pillar:

principlepiersupportuprighttowercolumnpostpedestalpilaster

Antonyms for pillar:

hurthindranceharminjuryrelease

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