Multipolar
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mʌltiˈpəʊlə/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Multipolar is an adjective meaning (physics, biology) Having more than two poles.
Meaning
(physics, biology) Having more than two poles.
More Meanings
- An electromagnetic machine in which several magnetic poles exist.
- (politics) Of or relating to an international system in which a number of states wield most of the cultural, economic, and political influence.
Example Sentences
Mr. Putin and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, like to claim that we now live in a multipolar world.
The first diagram reveals a multi-polar system, in which a plurality of forces and interests balance each other in precarious equilibrium.
If we are mainly concerned, on the contrary, with preventing any rapid escalation of the two-power arms competition between the United States and the Soviet Union, a shift toward a multi-polar world may appear preferable.
Word Forms
- multi-polar
- multipolars
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bipolar, multipole, pluripolar, hexapolar, tripolar, dipolar.
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