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multiparty

American

[muhl-tee-pahr-tee, muhl-tahy-] / ˌmʌl tiˈpɑr ti, ˌmʌl taɪ- /

adjective

of or relating to more than two political parties.

multiparty British

/ ˌmʌltɪˈpɑːtɪ /

adjective

of or relating to a state, political system, etc, in which more than one political party is permitted

multiparty democracy

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Etymology

Origin of multiparty

First recorded in 1905–10; multi- + party

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Cuban exiles have demanded multiparty elections, freedom of speech, the release of political prisoners and other reforms.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 16, 2026

If he succeeds, he will become the first head of state to serve two consecutive terms since the introduction of the multiparty system in 1994.

From Barron's ● Nov. 23, 2025

Dutch leaders must rely on fragile multiparty coalitions to pursue their agendas, and modest shifts in political mood can propel them into power—or destroy them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2025

On Saturday 7 December, the nearly 18.8 million Ghanaians registered to vote will be able to take part in the country's ninth general election since multiparty politics was reintroduced in the early 1990s.

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2024

IN MAY OF 1992, after a four-month interruption, the multiparty conference held its second plenary session at the World Trade Centre.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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