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From poly- +‎ lateral.

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polylateral (not comparable)

  1. (diplomacy) involving multiple parties, including nonstate actors
    Synonym: plurilateral
    • 2019, Yolanda Kemp Spies, Global South Perspectives on Diplomacy[1], →ISBN, page 189:
      Polylateral ventures with the media can allow foreign ministries to professionalise their public diplomacy.

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