multipolar /mʌltiˈpəʊlə/adjective 2noun 1forms 3 adjective2 •Having more than two poles. •Of or relating to an international system in which a number of states wield most of the cultural, economic, and political influence.The first diagram reveals a multi-polar system, in which a plurality of forces and interests balance each other in precarious equilibrium. — 2012 noun1 •An electromagnetic machine in which several magnetic poles exist. formsmultipolars · more multipolar · most multipolar