multilateralismo

/multilateɾaˈlismo/

cooperation among multiple countries

El multilateralismo es clave para resolver problemas globales.

Multilateralism is key to solving global problems.

formal

A system of international relations where multiple countries cooperate to address global issues through institutions like the United Nations.

Los acuerdos multilaterales promueven la paz y la estabilidad.

Multilateral agreements promote peace and stability.

Often contrasted with unilateralism (single-country action) or bilateralism (two-country agreements).

Collocations

acuerdos multilateralesmultilateral agreementsorganismos multilateralesmultilateral organizations

multilateral organization

Use 'multilateralismo' when discussing international cooperation, not everyday interactions.

This term is formal and typically used in political or diplomatic discussions.

From Latin *multus* (many) + *latus* (side) + *-ismo* (suffix denoting a system or ideology).

Common in political and diplomatic contexts. Avoid in casual conversation.

multi-

many

prefix

-lateral

side

root

-ismo

system or ideology

suffix

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