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— polarization

also British polarisation /ˌpoʊlərəˈzeɪʃən/ Brit /ˌpəʊləˌraɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
BNC: 17311 COCA: 12692

polarization

noun

po·​lar·​i·​za·​tion ˌpō-lə-rə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce polarization (audio)
plural polarizations
1
: the action of polarizing or state of being or becoming polarized: such as
a(1)
: the action or process of affecting radiation and especially light so that the vibrations of the wave assume a definite form
(2)
: the state of radiation affected by this process
b
: an increase in the resistance of an electrolytic cell often caused by the deposition of gas on one or both electrodes
2
: division into two sharply distinct opposites
especially : a state in which the opinions, beliefs, or interests of a group or society no longer range along a continuum but become concentrated at opposing extremes
political polarization
… the relationship between partisan polarization and legislative gridlock is direct, with stalemate more frequent as the political center shrinks. Sarah A. Binder
The drift in our society now is not toward a grouping around the middle, but toward polarization. Richard Todd
… the venue where our most fractious … arguments over identity occur: the internet. These arguments do not play out on a democratized playing field where all identities are weighted equally; rather, they play out in a meticulously crafted environment where identities are microtargeted and polarization is amplified by algorithms. Emma Levy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Such social polarization is not limited to individuals or to small groups alone. Scientific American, 1 July 2022 Among the factors fueling the trend, according to the report, were political polarization, deepening rifts over issues of race and gender, and the spread of misinformation through social media. Arian Campo-flores And Alicia A. Caldwell, WSJ, 29 June 2022 That polarization, the researchers found, is not only problematic politically, but is also bad for business. Nate Dicamillo, Quartz, 28 June 2022 The polarization of the global economy and labor market – in which the income gap between highly and minimally skilled workers is accelerating – is an unsustainable trend that everyone should be concerned about. Rebecca Henderson, Forbes, 2 June 2022 Keep in mind that polarization is not the same as UV protection. Mike Richard, Men's Health, 17 May 2022 But Ukraine isn’t the only topic that will be influenced by the rising political polarization taking place around the world. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 May 2022 The recent spike in book challenges has been amplified by growing political polarization, as conservative groups and politicians have focused on titles about race, gender and sexuality, and framed book banning as a matter of parental choice. New York Times, 1 May 2022 But as campus free speech has become roiled by political polarization and cancel culture, FIRE has become more active and aggressive. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of polarization was in 1812
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