# tripartite

/tɹaɪˈpɑɹˌtaɪt/ (US) · /tɹˈaɪpɑːtˌaɪt/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/tripartite
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

made of or divided into three separate parts. You use this to describe something that has three distinct sections or groups working together.

For teachers: consisting of or divided into three distinct parts or groups. Often describes agreements, systems, or structures involving three separate entities.

## Examples

- The tripartite agreement involves the government, the union, and the company.
- The tripartite meeting was held to ensure that all three stakeholders had a say in the new safety regulations.
- The tripartite nature of the treaty required each signatory to submit their own independent report before the final terms could be ratified by the international body.

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