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

Example Sentences

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Yet, the Danish multiparty system means Frederiksen may still be able to form a coalition majority.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

After his overthrow, Ghanaians lived through several coups up until the return of multiparty democracy in 1992.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 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

In short, there would be a multiparty democracy based on universal adult suffrage on a common voters’ roll.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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