MULTILATERAL Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

multilateral

adjective

Definition of multilateral

as in international

involving more than two groups or countries a multilateral treaty/agreement

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Recent Examples of multilateral Panels of independent experts and researchers operating under a multilateral mandate can investigate how governments treat those within their borders or at the receiving end of their actions. — Anjali Dayal, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026 Post-communist economies received $165 billion in multilateral support between 1990-95. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026 This doesn’t eliminate the risk but helps contain it in the immediate term as multilateral agreements coalesce. — Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026 Officials said the restrictions were necessary to ensure the smooth running of the major multilateral gathering. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multilateral

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The design has also been selected for export programmes in Poland and Indonesia, giving it a growing international footprint.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
The international urticaria guideline calls for clinicians to assess disease activity, control and effects on quality of life.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of international

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In the United States’ case in 2024, a separate multinational coalition also conducted offensive strikes in Yemen to undermine Houthi maritime capabilities.

— Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2026
On a per-capita GDP basis, the country is the fourth wealthiest in the world at $126,177, trailing only Liechtenstein, Luxembourg and Ireland, which has seen its economic data inflated by multinational companies domiciling there for tax purposes.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026

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Jean Gilles Bernard Camille, a community organizer who lives in a gang stronghold in the capital, said foreign forces have repeatedly underestimated the capacity and power of Haitian gangs and their ability to adapt.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
Experts have long warned that floating power deals can leave African governments dependent on costly contracts with foreign suppliers.

— Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of foreign

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Check out South Florida's multicultural fusion with Eric André, Pennsylvania traditional fare with Gillian Jacobs, and more.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026
Green spaces integrated into the cityscape, multicultural communities and vibrant urban life are among the prominent features of the city.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

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