multiparty

adjective

mul·​ti·​par·​ty ˌməl-tē-ˈpär-tē How to pronounce multiparty (audio)
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: of, relating to, or involving multiple and usually more than two parties
multiparty government
a multiparty lawsuit

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The election period was unusually tense in the copper-rich southern African nation, which has held largely peaceful votes since returning to multiparty democracy in 1991. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 For a multiparty conflict covering such a wide variety of relationships and issues, different texts will no doubt be required. — Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026 The shift to a more multiparty system has led to more competitive local elections, with more vulnerable seats and members of Parliament elected thanks to very small majorities in their constituencies. — Garret Martin, The Conversation, 31 July 2026 Finally, there is the myth that democracy can exist only through multiparty competitive elections. — Robert B. Tucker, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for multiparty

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of multiparty was in 1909

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“Multiparty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiparty. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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