multilateral

pronunciation

How to pronounce multilateral in British English: UK [ˌmʌltiˈlætərəl]word uk audio image

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  • Adjective:
    having many parts or sides

Word Origin

multilateral (adj.)
also multi-lateral, 1690s, in geometry, "having many sides," from multi- + Latin latus (genitive lateris) "side" (see oblate (n.)). Figurative use by 1748. Meaning "pertaining to three or more countries" is from 1802. Related: Multilaterally.

Example

1. Multilateral institutions could help identify ways to improve transparency .
2. And other large multilateral development banks ( mdbs ) are also seeking cash .
3. Arms control needs to become multilateral .
4. Better to make the bilateral dispute multilateral .
5. The third reason for optimism is multilateral governance .

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