Used in diplomacy, indicating significant collaboration among countries or organizations. The UN set up a multilateral negotiation to address climate change.
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Multiple Parties
Emphasizes the involvement of several distinct groups, not just two. He specialized in multilateral trade agreements.
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Complex Negotiations
Implies a process that is more complex than bilateral talks due to the number of participants. The multilateral disarmament talks took years to conclude.