pillar of the community
PIL-er uv the kuh-MYOO-nih-tee
ˈpɪlər əv ðə kəˈmjuːnɪtiːListen
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a person who is considered a foundational and indispensable member of their community, providing moral leadership, practical support, and civic engagement that holds the social fabric together; like a structural pillar that bears the weight of a building, a community pillar is someone whose removal would leave a gap felt by many; the term connotes long-term commitment, reliability, trustworthiness, and a pattern of putting community needs ahead of personal advantage; community pillars are often found in roles that require ongoing investment in local institutions — as school board members, faith leaders, coaches, business owners who reinvest locally, or organisers of civic associations
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