Trilateral

/ˌtraɪˈlætərəl/
adjective

Something that involves three sides, countries or parties.

They had a trilateral agreement to share the resources equally.
Visual representation of "trilateral" - Something that involves three sides, countries or parties.

Often appears as...

  • trilateral agreement
  • trilateral commission

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noun

A meeting or agreement involving three sides, countries or parties.

The trilateral between USA, Russia, and China commenced at the conference center.
Visual representation of "trilateral" - A meeting or agreement involving three sides, countries or parties.

Often appears as...

  • hold a trilateral
  • arrange a trilateral

Usage tips

Formal

Academic

adjective

Something that involves three sides, countries or parties.

They had a trilateral agreement to share the resources equally.
Visual representation of "trilateral" - Something that involves three sides, countries or parties.

Often appears as...

  • trilateral agreement
  • trilateral commission

Usage tips

Formal

Academic

noun

A meeting or agreement involving three sides, countries or parties.

The trilateral between USA, Russia, and China commenced at the conference center.
Visual representation of "trilateral" - A meeting or agreement involving three sides, countries or parties.

Often appears as...

  • hold a trilateral
  • arrange a trilateral

Usage tips

Formal

Academic

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International Context

Used mainly in international relations and formal agreements involving three parties.

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The trilateral trade talks affected the three countries' economies.
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Not Always Geometric

Though it suggests three sides, it's not limited to physical shapes but also to conceptual or political sides.

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The trilateral agreement addressed security, trade, and environment.
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Equal Stakes

It implies that all three parties have equal importance or stakes in the matter at hand.

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Each nation contributed equally in the trilateral defense pact.
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International Context

Used mainly in international relations and formal agreements involving three parties.

Illustration for International Context
The trilateral trade talks affected the three countries' economies.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Always Geometric

Though it suggests three sides, it's not limited to physical shapes but also to conceptual or political sides.

Illustration for Not Always Geometric
The trilateral agreement addressed security, trade, and environment.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Equal Stakes

It implies that all three parties have equal importance or stakes in the matter at hand.

Illustration for Equal Stakes
Each nation contributed equally in the trilateral defense pact.
LampPro Tip 1/3

International Context

Used mainly in international relations and formal agreements involving three parties.

Illustration for International Context
The trilateral trade talks affected the three countries' economies.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Always Geometric

Though it suggests three sides, it's not limited to physical shapes but also to conceptual or political sides.

Illustration for Not Always Geometric
The trilateral agreement addressed security, trade, and environment.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Equal Stakes

It implies that all three parties have equal importance or stakes in the matter at hand.

Illustration for Equal Stakes
Each nation contributed equally in the trilateral defense pact.
Visual representation of the word "Trilateral"

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Quote examples

Sanjaya Baru

Indian Public Servant

A trilateral initiative by the U.S., China, and India in the Gulf, aimed at facilitating a resolution of historic problems in the region, would benefit global growth and stability.
Portrait of Sanjaya Baru

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Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal

Mexican Economist

Let me first clarify that NAFTA is a trilateral agreement. The decision of walking away is not of Mexico or Canada. The decision of walking away is of the U.S.
Portrait of Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal

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Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal

Mexican Economist

NAFTA is a trilateral agreement, and it would make a lot of sense to have trilateral discussions.
Portrait of Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal

Quote examples

Sanjaya Baru

Indian Public Servant

A trilateral initiative by the U.S., China, and India in the Gulf, aimed at facilitating a resolution of historic problems in the region, would benefit global growth and stability.
Portrait of Sanjaya Baru

Quote examples

Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal

Mexican Economist

Let me first clarify that NAFTA is a trilateral agreement. The decision of walking away is not of Mexico or Canada. The decision of walking away is of the U.S.
Portrait of Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal

Quote examples

Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal

Mexican Economist

NAFTA is a trilateral agreement, and it would make a lot of sense to have trilateral discussions.
Portrait of Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal
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