multilateral

adjective

Definition of multilateralnext
as in international
involving more than two groups or countries a multilateral treaty/agreement

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Recent Examples of multilateral Effective multilateral cooperation, according to Frédéric Ramel, a professor at Paris’ Sciences Po, requires both trustworthiness and trust-responsiveness. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 7 July 2026 By far the most common reason for trips is bilateral or multilateral meetings. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 16 June 2026 These agreements are multilateral in nature, a clear distinction from the unilateral Section 301 tariffs. — Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 9 June 2026 Pension funds belong to a diverse mix of $4 trillion in reserve funds that African governments could unlock to finance the continent’s infrastructure needs, according to the Africa Finance Corporation, a multilateral lender. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for multilateral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multilateral
  1. international
  2. multinational
  3. foreign
  4. multicultural
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  • His work of fiction, SUM, is an international bestseller published in 33 languages and turned into two operas.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Carranza said a decade-long relationship ended in an international tragedy.
    — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of international
Adjective
  • These features are intended to improve Japan’s ability to respond to increasingly complex missile threats while supporting multinational operations alongside allies such as the United States.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
  • However, the service did confirm that during this year’s patrol, SSN-783 participated in the multinational exercise Valiant Shield 2026, which took place in late June and concluded on July 1, 2026.
    — Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of multinational
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  • Over the past few years, South Korea has made regulatory changes to court foreign investors and boost its domestic stock market.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Fuel supply meets reactor demand The deal comes as the US works to rebuild domestic uranium enrichment capacity and reduce dependence on foreign fuel supplies.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of foreign
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  • There will also be multicultural food vendors, an international marketplace, community art projects, drum circles, youth soccer, interactive art activities and family programming designed to encourage participation rather than simply observation.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • Walk Into a Bar A bustling hub of multicultural film discourse each July, McKibbins’ Irish Pub in Montreal (the one by Concordia University, not Cinema L’Amor) is a pretty good time.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
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