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monopolar

monopolar

9.0
A system where one country has most power in world politics
  • adjective
  • /ˌmɒnəˈpoʊlər/
  • Specialized
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  • Some analysts debate whether the current international system remains monopolar or is shifting toward multipolarity.

Examples

  • A monopolar structure can lead to stability but may also create imbalances in global politics.

  • The world was considered monopolar after one country emerged as the sole superpower.

  • This is a monopolar world.

  • The world is currently in a monopolar state.

  • The world was considered monopolar after one country emerged as the sole superpower.

  • Some analysts debate whether the current international system remains monopolar or is shifting toward multipolarity.

  • A monopolar structure can lead to stability but may also create imbalances in global politics.

Synonyms

hegemonic
vsmonopolar
  • Formal
4 9.1

Having the main power and influence over others

is about a single central power or center rather than influence alone

How Centralized

monopolar
  • Specialized
9.0
bipolar
5 7.0
multipolar
  • Specialized
1 7.0

Surface Forms

monopolar positive

Morphology

monopolar = polar (semi-transparent) = mono + polar

The word is built regularly from mono- + polar, but the political meaning is a metaphorical extension from the idea of a single pole or center of power.

Etymology

Monopolar comes from mono- meaning 'one' and polar from pole meaning 'a center or end', like the North Pole. So a monopolar world has one main center of power.