trilateral
adjective
tri·lat·er·al
(ˌ)trī-ˈla-tə-rəl 
-ˈla-trəl
: having three sides or parties
trilateral business ventures
trilateral discussions
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The South Korean air force vowed to continue conducting trilateral war games to enhance cooperation among the three allied nations in deterring North Korea, according to the report.
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
The trilateral trade deal, known as the USMCA, covers about 50% of Mexican imports and 38% of Canadian imports, a White House official told CNBC.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
Major bilateral and trilateral military exercises involving different combinations of the partners could include all four.
—Ely Ratner, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
The Stratton is also scheduled to participate in a trilateral exercise with the Japanese and Philippine coast guards in waters off Kagoshima from Monday to Friday.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
The trilateral trade deal, known as the USMCA, covers about 50% of Mexican imports and 38% of Canadian imports, a White House official told CNBC.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
Major bilateral and trilateral military exercises involving different combinations of the partners could include all four.
—Ely Ratner, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
The Stratton is also scheduled to participate in a trilateral exercise with the Japanese and Philippine coast guards in waters off Kagoshima from Monday to Friday.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
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“Trilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trilateral. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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trilateral
adjective
tri·lat·er·al
(ˈ)trī-ˈlat-ə-rəl
-ˈla-trəl
: having three sides
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