Definition of "polarised" [polarised]

• Describing something that possesses a distinctive polarisation. (adjective)
• Describing a group or situation characterized by being at two (or more) extremes. (adjective)
• Alternative spelling of polarized. (adjective)
• Simple past tense and past participle of polarise. (verb)

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• "The mere mention of his name polarised opinion among students and staff alike."
• "But the idea polarised teaching unions and elicited a quick salvo from Balls's Tory opposite number."
• "He further alleged that the three had had a motive for publishing the story - helping defeat the referendum at a time when the nation was "polarised" over the issue."