as in international
involving more than two groups or countries
a multilateral treaty/agreement
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Recent Examples of multilateral
Beijing recognizes the value of multilateral trade mechanisms: China’s accession into the World Trade Organization in 2001 was probably the single largest factor in China’s economic rise.
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Yun Sun, Foreign Affairs, 6 Feb. 2025
In 1991, Bush and his Secretary of State James Baker also welcomed Palestinians to the multilateral Madrid conference, the first face-to-face meeting between Israeli and Palestinian leaders.
—Peter L. Hahn / Made By History, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
Roosevelt defined the national interest in global terms—in the preservation of a multilateral order that made the world safe for capitalism and liberal democracy.
—Michael Brenes, Foreign Affairs, 28 Jan. 2025
Alongside strengthening Japan-U.S. ties—long regarded by Tokyo as the cornerstone of its foreign and security policies—Ishiba aims to advance multilateral partnerships.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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Yun Sun, Foreign Affairs, 6 Feb. 2025
In 1991, Bush and his Secretary of State James Baker also welcomed Palestinians to the multilateral Madrid conference, the first face-to-face meeting between Israeli and Palestinian leaders.
—Peter L. Hahn / Made By History, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
Roosevelt defined the national interest in global terms—in the preservation of a multilateral order that made the world safe for capitalism and liberal democracy.
—Michael Brenes, Foreign Affairs, 28 Jan. 2025
Alongside strengthening Japan-U.S. ties—long regarded by Tokyo as the cornerstone of its foreign and security policies—Ishiba aims to advance multilateral partnerships.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multilateral
Adjective
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In the area of fiction, this primarily includes international projects with diverse locations and casts.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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Each night features a headliner, a supporting artist, a comedian and an international song festival in folk and pop categories, where contestants compete every night for a winner in each.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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When Casey was chief of staff of the Army, a 41-year Army veteran, Casey also served as commander of U.S. and multinational forces in Iraq from 2004 to 2007.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2025
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The pic starring Kerry Washington and Omar Sy follows the duo who once were the leaders of a multinational special forces group called Shadow Force.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Jonathan Glazer’s 2024 Oscar winner The Zone of Interest won the César for best foreign film.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Travel host Jo Franco shares four must-learn phrases in any foreign language to help you on your journey and sound more like a local.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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When there are Black professionals on the team (often just one) they’re typically only consulted for multicultural initiatives.—
Lyric Christian,
Essence,
27 Feb. 2025
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Created by Elise McCredie and Jude Troy, the show promises a captivating blend of drama and comedy, highlighting the unique challenges and stories within the multicultural melting pot of an airport.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Multilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multilateral. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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