multilateral

[ muhl-ti-lat-er-uh l ]

/ ˌmʌl tɪˈlæt ər əl /

having several or many sides; many-sided.

participated in by more than two nations, parties, etc.; multipartite: multilateral agreements on disarmament.

Origin of multilateral

First recorded in 1690–1700; multi- + lateral

mul·ti·lat·er·al·ism, noun mul·ti·lat·er·al·ist, adjective, noun mul·ti·lat·er·al·ly, adverb

But we should start sharing that burden with other nations and multilateral organizations more than we have.

Take John McCain’s Russia Advice and You Might Get Another Cold War |Michael Tomasky |March 3, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
“The fact is, President Obama has consistently demonstrated his commitment to multilateral diplomacy,” Rice said.

Syrian Opposition Against New Kerry-Lavrov Plan to Avoid Strike |Josh Rogin |September 10, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
The multilateral governance system remains largely unreformed and apparently immune to changes in business practice.

Big Idea: The Time for Divided Nations Is Over |Ian Goldin |August 1, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Asking for recognition by the 192 countries of the U.N., by contrast, is the very definition of “multilateral.”

Not Quite A "Badge Of Honor" |Peter Beinart |November 2, 2012 |DAILY BEAST

Prior to his tour in Libya, he was the director of the Office of Multilateral Nuclear and Security Affairs.

Riot After Anti-Islam Film: U.S. Ambassador to Libya Killed |Vivian Salama |September 12, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
The word "multilateral" (many-sided) is a translation of the Greek polypleuros.

The Teaching of Geometry |David Eugene Smith
Fashion has changed this to "polygonal" (many-angled), the word "multilateral" rarely being seen.

The Teaching of Geometry |David Eugene Smith
The whole poem represents the multilateral character of Hinduism.

Ten Great Religions |James Freeman Clarke
Such relaxations as took place in controls were changes that did not affect the multilateral embargo.

East-West Trade Trends |Harold E. Stassen
The 70s witnessed a proliferation of multilateral assistance programs.

After the Rain |Sam Vaknin

multilateral

/ (ˌmʌltɪˈlætərəl, -ˈlætrəl) /

of or involving more than two nations or parties a multilateral pact

having many sides

multilaterally, adverb