multilateralism

Cultural  

1. Trade or diplomatic negotiations among several nations. (See diplomacy and recognition; compare bilateralism (see also bilateralism) and unilateralism.)

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Example Sentences

Without a more robust multilateralism, we risk replacing an imperfect system of collective security with the brutal reality of widespread insecurity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

This careful, unprompted commitment to the multilateralism of Germany's military efforts occurs again and again in conversations with the German military.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

President Trump has long been skeptical of multilateralism and the rules-based international order.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Lula said the signing of the deal in Asuncion, Paraguay on Saturday was "very good, especially for the democratic world and for multilateralism."

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

But it occurred in the context of the Cold War—a moment in history that preceded the era of multilateralism, international governance, and the development of international human rights norms.

From Slate • Jan. 6, 2026