multicountry vs multi-country

Both 'multicountry' and 'multi-country' are correct, but their usage depends on the style guide being followed. 'Multicountry' is a closed compound word, while 'multi-country' is a hyphenated compound word. It is important to be consistent in the style chosen when using these terms.

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This is a correct closed compound word.

"multicountry"

This term is used when referring to something that involves or relates to multiple countries without a space or hyphen between 'multi' and 'country'.

Alternatives:

multi-country
multi country
multi-nation
cross-border
international

This is a correct hyphenated compound word.

"multi-country"

This term is used when referring to something that involves or relates to multiple countries with a hyphen between 'multi' and 'country'.

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the actions have a multi-regional, multi-country and/or cross-cutting nature;
The 1999 Project Preparation Facility (PPF) was the only horizontal multi-country programme of its type.
A multi-country study published in June 2004
A deadline of nine months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation should be provided for in relation to the submission of programmes under the European territorial cooperation goal in order to take into account the multi-country character of those programmes.
It shall also provide a multi-country and multilingual search service for users using a central access point accessible via the e-Justice portal.
GTS markets have bespoke contracts that are negotiated for multi-country solutions and the arrangements for such matters are not specific to any single country or geography.
Indicative financial allocations for multi-country programmes shall be determined on the basis of transparent and objective criteria.
actions to improve cross-border and multi-country debt and equity financing;
1. The assistance shall be applied in the framework of national, multi-country and other programmes.
Under this call, national and multi-country projects can be financed:
Figures do not take account of multi-country actions
The Croatian application became a multi-country (Croatian and Slovenian) application.
2. The national and multi-country programmes shall comprise indicative and action programmes.
The Expert Review Committee (ERC) for Nigeria most recently met on the 28-29 March, in the lead-up to the multi-country campaigns.
By Member State, the Netherlands, Denmark and Luxembourg, Interreg (multi-country), Belgium, Ireland and Sweden all have de-commitments higher than the average, which is 0,68 %.
Programming and indicative allocation of funds for country and multi-country indicative programmes
For multi-country programmes, a comprehensive programming document including a strategy and a multi-annual indicative programme shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 16(3) of Regulation (EU) No 236/2014.
In that context, it should be possible to establish multi-country platforms to promote cross-border projects or a group of projects across Member States.
Extension of the underlying delegation agreements establishing a trusteeship for the IPA funds in EFSE with EIF is planned under IPA II, multi-country programme 2015 (subject to decision).
A multi-country programme was created, particularly to implement highly visible initiatives common to all neighbouring countries such as TEMPUS, Erasmus Mundus or CIUDAD.The innovative cross-border cooperation component has been successfully launched.

Alternatives:

multicountry
multi country
multi-nation
cross-border
international

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