C1nounUK spelling: polarisationformalpoliticssociety
US/ˌpoʊ.lər.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌpəʊ.lər.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
the process of a society or group splitting into two opposing sides with very different views
In context
Political polarization has made it harder for parties to agree on anything.
Some researchers blame social media for the growing polarization of opinion.
The polarization between rich and poor neighborhoods is easy to see.
Words that go with polarization
adjective + noun
- political polarizationPolitical polarization is at its highest level in fifty years.
- growing polarizationTeachers worry about growing polarization in the classroom.
- increasing polarizationIncreasing polarization makes compromise almost impossible.
- deep polarizationThe vote revealed deep polarization between cities and the countryside.
noun + preposition
- polarization ofThe polarization of the media has divided families.