three-party
|three/par/ty|
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/ˈθriː ˌpɑːrti/
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/ˈθriː ˌpɑːti/
involving three groups
Etymology
Etymology Information
'three-party' originates from the combination of 'three' and 'party', where 'three' denotes the number 3 and 'party' refers to a group or gathering.
Historical Evolution
'Three-party' evolved from the combination of the words 'three' and 'party' in English, maintaining its meaning of involving three groups.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'involving three groups or parties', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
involving or relating to three distinct parties or groups.
The negotiation was a three-party discussion involving the company, the union, and the mediator.
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Last updated: 2025/01/20 20:39