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Term: Verzuiling - noun

Definition: A social phenomenon in the Netherlands during the late 19th and 20th centuries, characterized by the division of society into separate pillars or segments based on religious, ideological, or political affiliation.

Example sentence 1: The era of "verzuiling" in the Netherlands saw individuals primarily associating with others from the same pillar, leading to segregation within society.

Example sentence 2: Verzuiling resulted in the establishment of distinct institutions such as religious schools and political organizations, each catering to their respective pillar.

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