multilateralism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Unbiased trade between nations, in contrast to bilateralism.
  2. A system by which nations consult others in matters of foreign policy, by way of organisations such as the United Nations.

Word forms

multilateralism multilateralisms

Etymology

From multilateral + -ism.

Derived words

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