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multilateralism

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English

Etymology

From multilateral + -ism.

Noun

multilateralism (plural multilateralisms)

  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.
    • 2018 December 1, Julian Borger, “G20 agreement backs 'rules-based' order but bows to Trump on trade reforms”, in The Guardian, London, United Kingdom, →ISSN, archived from the original on 29 April 2019:
      Trump’s national security adviser, John Bolton, a lifelong opponent of multilateralism and its institutions, had pushed for a hardline position, particularly on the role of the IMF.

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Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French multilatéralisme.

Noun

multilateralism n (uncountable)

  1. multilateralism

Declension

More information singular only, indefinite ...

References

  • multilateralism in Academia Română, Micul dicționar academic, ediția a II-a, Bucharest: Univers Enciclopedic, 2010. →ISBN
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