polarization
noun/ˌpoʊlərəˈzeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #9,988 most common English word
Meaning
the division of a group or society into two opposing sides with extreme views.
Example sentence
The political polarization in the country made it nearly impossible for the two parties to agree on anything.
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