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

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

He believed the first multiparty election in decades — no matter how flawed — would bring the war-scarred country closer to democracy.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2024

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 February, the ANC and the government announced an agreement in principle on the five-year government of national unity, a multiparty cabinet, and the creation of a transitional executive council.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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