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Definition of unipolarity

unipolarity

/ˌjuːnɪpəˈlærɪti/
u · ni · po · lar · i · ty
Plural:unipolarities
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Adjective:unipolar
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• noun

1

In international relations, a distribution of power in which a single state exercises predominant economic, cultural, and geopolitical influence with no competing rival.

Example

"Scholars of international relations have long debated whether the period of post-Cold War unipolarity is giving way to a more fragmented global order."

2

The quality or state of having, operating with, or being oriented toward a single pole, process, or emotional extreme.

Example

"The histological stain revealed the distinct unipolarity of the sensory neurons within the ganglion."

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• Nearby Words

unionization
unionize
unionizer
unipolarity
unique
uniquely
uniqueness

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unipolarity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unipolarity
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