Word: multilateralism
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mul
ti
lat
er
al
ism
Definition: A system by which nations consult others in matters of foreign policy, by way of organisations such as the United Nations.
Morphemes:
Affix: multi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: More than one; pertaining to more than one thing.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: multī
Language: la
Decoded: multi
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: many
Affix: lateral
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Non-linear or unconventional, as in, lateral thinking.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: latus
Language: la
Decoded: latus
Meaning: the side or flank
Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
Meaning: -al
Affix: -ism
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the name of a system, school of thought or theory based on the name of its subject or object or alternatively on the name of its founder ( ).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ισμός
Language: grc
Decoded: -ismos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.