multilateral

Involving three or more countries, groups, or organizations.

• The countries signed a multilateral agreement.
• Multilateral talks began in Geneva on Monday.
• They support multilateral cooperation on climate policy.

Opposites: bilateral, unilateral

Common phrases: multilateral agreement, multilateral trade, multilateral talks

Considering or including several different views or aspects of something.

• The essay offers a multilateral view of the problem.
• We need a multilateral approach that considers different experiences.
• Her multilateral analysis explores the issue from several perspectives.

Similar words: many-sided

Opposites: one-sided

Common phrases: multilateral approach, multilateral analysis

Having several flat sides or edges.

• The diagram shows a multilateral figure.
• Students counted the edges of the multilateral shape.
• The crystal has a complex multilateral form.

Similar words: many-sided

Common phrases: multilateral figure, multilateral shape

A group that brings together representatives of at least three countries or organizations.

• The multilateral brings together representatives of five countries.
• Several multilaterals helped fund the water project.
• Each member sent a representative to the multilateral.

Common phrases: a regional multilateral, a development multilateral