Polarize Meaning in English

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Definition

To cause people or opinions to divide into two very different, opposing groups; in science, to cause light or another substance to have specific physical characteristics.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in social, political, or opinion contexts (“polarize a country,” “polarizing debate”). Can also appear in scientific contexts (physics, optics). Common mistake: confusing with 'divide'—'polarize' implies strong opposition and extremes.

• Spanish: polarizar
• Portuguese (BR): polarizar
• Portuguese (PT): polarizar
• Chinese (Simplified): 极化 - 两极分化
• Chinese (Traditional): 極化 - 兩極分化
• Hindi: ध्रुवीकृत करना
• Arabic: يستقطب
• Bengali: ধ্রুবীকরণ করা - মেরুকরণ করা
• Russian: поляризовать
• Japanese: 分極化する
• Vietnamese: phân cực
• Korean: 양극화하다
• Turkish: kutuplaştırmak
• Urdu: قطب بنانا - تقسیم کرنا (شدید اختلاف کے ساتھ)
• Indonesian: memecah belah - mempolarisasi