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Multilateral

adjective / mul-tee-LAT-er-ul / Easy
Meaning

Involving three or more parties, especially governments or nations, acting together on a common issue

Origin / Etymology

Latin multi- (many) + lateralis (of the side)

Synonyms
Multinational Collective Plurilateral
Antonyms
Unilateral Bilateral
Example Sentence
"India has championed multilateral reform at the United Nations, demanding permanent membership of the Security Council to reflect contemporary geopolitical realities."
🎯 UPSC Usage

Use in GS2 (IR) answers when discussing global governance, international organisations, or collective action frameworks, e.g., 'Multilateral trade negotiations under the WTO have stalled over agricultural subsidy disputes.'

Relevant Subjects
International Relations
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