steunpilaar

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of steunen (“to support”) +‎ pilaar (“pillar, column”).

Pronunciation

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Noun

steunpilaar m (plural steunpilaren, diminutive steunpilaartje n)

  1. (literally) supporting column
  2. (figuratively) mainstay, cornerstone
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