Vocabulary Entry

polarisation

|noun • verb

noun

The process of dividing or the condition of being divided into two distinct or opposing groups.

Example Sentences

"The polarisation of opinions on the issue made it difficult to reach a consensus."

"Social media has contributed to the polarisation of public discourse."

"The polarisation seen in recent elections reflects deep societal divides."

verb

Example Sentences

"The documentary aimed to polarise viewer opinions on climate change."

"His comments during the debate only served to polarise the audience further."

"They tried to polarise the discussion by framing it in strictly binary terms."