multilateral

Definitions

multi- (many) + later (side) + -al = 'many-sided,' hence 'many parties.' Where bilateral is two countries and unilateral is one, multilateral describes agreements or talks among three or more — like the WTO or UN.

Common Collocations

• 1.multilateral agreement多边协议
• 2.multilateral negotiations多边谈判
• 3.multilateral cooperation多边合作
• 4.multilateral trade多边贸易

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The crisis can only be solved through multilateral cooperation.

• 2.

  Dozens of countries joined the multilateral trade negotiations.

• 3.

  The treaty established a multilateral framework for climate action.