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

From BBC

According to Burkina Faso's Interior Minister Emile Zerbo, the ban is part of plans to "rebuild the state" after what he said were "numerous abuses" in the country's multiparty system.

From BBC

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

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

He led two coups before twice being elected president in multiparty polls.

From BBC

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