Definition Synonyms
Definition of multilateral - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
variedhaving many sides or aspects
- The discussion took a multilateral approach, covering several topics.
2.
politicsTECH. involving more than two parties or nationsTECH.
- The multilateral agreement was signed by several countries.
Expressions with multilateral
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formal accord between several countries or international bodies on shared rules
The countries signed a multilateral agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
aid provided jointly by several countries through international or regional organizations
The project is funded mainly through multilateral assistance from global development banks.
formal written agreement among several states setting shared rules or duties
Many countries signed the multilateral convention on climate protection.
bargaining process where three or more sides try to reach agreement
Climate policy was decided through a complex multilateral negotiation at the summit.
formal agreement in law between three or more countries or organizations
The climate pact is a major multilateral treaty binding many nations.
financial or practical help from many countries through international organizations
The project was funded mainly by multilateral aid from regional banks.
practice of managing international relations between many states or parties together
The ambassador specialized in multilateral diplomacy at the United Nations.
system of buying and selling goods among several different countries together
Multilateral trade can reduce barriers and increase cooperation among member nations.
Origin of multilateral
Latin, multi (many) + lateralis (side)
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Examples of multilateral in a sentence
Multilateral trade agreements benefit multiple countries. The multilateral talks included representatives from multiple nations. A multilateral summit was held to address global issues.
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- French:multilatéral, multipartite, ...
- German:multilateral, ...
- Italian:multilaterale, ...
- Spanish:multilateral, plurilateral, ...
- Portuguese:multilateral, plurilateral, ...
- Chinese:多方面的, 多边的, ...
- Japanese:多国間の, 多者間の, ...
- Arabic:مُتَعَدِّد الجَوانِب, مُتَعَدِّد الأَطْرَاف, ...
- Hebrew:רַב־צְדָדִי, רַב לְאֻמִּי, ...
- Russian:многосторонний, ...
- Ukrainian:багатогранний, багатосторонній, ...
- Hindi:बहुपक्षीय, बहुराष्ट्रीय, ...
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