multilateral
Americanadjective
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having several or many sides; many-sided.
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participated in by more than two nations, parties, etc.; multipartite.
multilateral agreements on disarmament.
adjective
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of or involving more than two nations or parties
a multilateral pact
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having many sides
Other Word Forms
- multilateralism noun
- multilateralist adjective
- multilaterally adverb
Etymology
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Example Sentences
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A multilateral guarantee structure like the DSRB’s is precisely the kind of tool that could help square that circle.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
"Reform must lead to a WTO... capable of meeting today's challenges and restoring confidence in the multilateral trading system," said Cameroon's Trade Minister Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
Visiting ships at such multilateral exercises usually do not carry a full combat load of live munitions, unless scheduled for a live-fire drill, according to Chellaney.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
The developments come as the multilateral bank prepares to release its April outlook for Asia.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
I could escape the stage-managed multilateral meetings and sit-downs with leaders and find new ways to bring a little extra warmth to those otherwise staid visits.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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