Synonyms

trilateral

American

[trahy-lat-er-uhl] / traɪˈlæt ər əl /

adjective

having three sides.

trilateral British

/ traɪˈlætərəl /

adjective

having three sides

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Other Word Forms

trilaterality noun
trilaterally adverb

Etymology

Origin of trilateral

1650–60; < Latin trilater ( us ) three-sided + -al ¹. See tri-, lateral

Example Sentences

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"This result represents a significant blow against transnational organised crime and confirms the effectiveness of trilateral cooperation between Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico in the fight against multi-crime networks," Petro said of Wednesday's arrest.

From BBC

A planned trilateral meeting involving Ukraine, the United States and Russia was postponed as Washington focused on developments in the Middle East, he said.

From Salon

In January, Beijing, Moscow and Tehran formed a trilateral security pact for deepened diplomatic, economic and security cooperation.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I think the trilateral will be shifted till sometime next week, and... we're going to remain positive on that," Witkoff added.

From Barron's

OTTAWA—Canada’s minister in charge of U.S.-Canada trade will head to Washington Friday for talks on the pending White House review of the existing trilateral North American trade pact.

From The Wall Street Journal

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