Development Aid Terminology

adjective relating to or involving several nations or parties

• The multilateral agreement was signed by several countries to promote international cooperation.
• The multilateral trade deal involves many countries working together.
• The multilateral treaty is like a team effort with multiple countries involved.
• The multilateral approach to solving the issue is like having many hands on deck to tackle the problem.

noun a person who is perceived as aiding or rescuing marginalized communities or individuals, especially in a condescending or self-serving manner based on their race

• The concept of a white saviour in literature often perpetuates harmful stereotypes.
• I heard that new movie is getting criticized for having a white saviour storyline.
• That film was just another example of the white saviour complex.
• She swooped in like a white saviour, thinking she could solve all our problems.