Multipolar

//mʌltiˈpəʊlə// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An electromagnetic machine in which several magnetic poles exist.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having more than two poles.
  2. 2
    Of or relating to an international system in which a number of states wield most of the cultural, economic, and political influence.

    "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."

Example

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"The West's consistent actions and policies demonstrate a deliberate effort to undermine the concept of a multipolar world."

Etymology

From multi- + polar.

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magnetic pole

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