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pillar in Persian

ستون sotun

UK/ˈpɪlə//ˈpɪlɚ/

pillar in Persian: ستون (sotun), رکن (rokn). In English, pillar means a large post, often used as supporting architecture.

Persian words for pillar

large post, often used as supporting architecture
ستون sotun
essential part of something
رکن rokn

English meaning of pillar

  1. noun A large post, often used as supporting architecture.
  2. noun Something resembling such a structure.
  3. noun An essential part of something that provides support.
  4. noun A portable ornamental column, formerly carried before a cardinal, as emblematic of his support to the church.

Full definition of pillar

pillar in a sentence

  • He's a pillar of the community.

Synonyms of pillar

pillar in other languages

Questions about pillar in Persian

What is the meaning of pillar in Persian?
Pillar in Persian is ستون (sotun), رکن (rokn).
معنی pillar چیست؟
Pillar: ستون (sotun), رکن (rokn).
What does pillar mean in English?
Pillar means a large post, often used as supporting architecture.

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