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multilateral

multilateral

adjective mool-tee-lah-teh-RAHL Rare

Origin: From Latin multi- ('many') + lateralis ('of the side').

Usage Note

Multilateral describes agreements, negotiations, or organisations involving three or more parties or nations, as opposed to bilateral (two parties) or unilateral (one party). It is invariable in singular for both genders: un acuerdo multilateral, una cumbre multilateral. The plural adds -es.

Examples

"Firmaron un acuerdo multilateral sobre el clima."

Natural Translation

They signed a multilateral agreement on the climate.

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