Multilateral

/ˌmʌl.tɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Involving more than two groups or countries.

The countries engaged in multilateral negotiations to address climate change.

Relating to the participation of multiple parties or sides in an agreement or course of action.

The multilateral trade agreement was signed by over twenty nations.

Involving multiple sides or perspectives.

The organization advocates for multilateral approaches to global health issues.

Concerning multiple dimensions or aspects.

The author discussed the multilateral implications of economic policies on international relations.

From Latin 'multi-' meaning 'many' and 'lateralis' meaning 'of the side'.

multilateral agreement

An agreement among three or more parties.

multilateral diplomacy

Diplomatic relationships involving multiple countries.

multilateral cooperation

Collaborative efforts between several nations.

bilateral

Involving two parties.

unilateral

Performed by or affecting only one side.

plurilateral

Involving multiple but not all parties.

Used to describe a deal involving many parties.

That project was a multilateral win for everyone involved.