multiparty

American

[muhl-tee-pahr-tee, muhl-tahy-] / ˌmʌl tiˈpɑr ti, ˌmʌl taɪ- /

adjective

of or relating to more than two political parties.

multiparty British

/ ˌmʌltɪˈpɑːtɪ /

adjective

of or relating to a state, political system, etc, in which more than one political party is permitted

multiparty democracy

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Etymology

Origin of multiparty

First recorded in 1905–10; multi- + party

Example Sentences

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Yet, the Danish multiparty system means Frederiksen may still be able to form a coalition majority.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Cuban exiles have demanded multiparty elections, freedom of speech, the release of political prisoners and other reforms.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

According to Burkina Faso's Interior Minister Emile Zerbo, the ban is part of plans to "rebuild the state" after what he said were "numerous abuses" in the country's multiparty system.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

If he succeeds, he will become the first head of state to serve two consecutive terms since the introduction of the multiparty system in 1994.

From Barron's • Nov. 23, 2025

We advocated the creation of a multiparty negotiating conference to set up the interim government and set out the guiding principles for the functioning of a constituent assembly.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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