Bipartisan Meaning in English
word
baɪˈpɑɹtɪsən/, /baɪˈpɑɹtɪzən
by-PAR-ti-zuhn
baɪpˈɑːtɪsən
by-PAH-ti-zuhn
Definition
Involving the agreement or cooperation of two opposing political parties, especially in a system dominated by two major parties.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in political contexts. 'Bipartisan support,' 'bipartisan agreement,' or 'bipartisan bill' are common collocations. Implies cooperation across political divides; don't confuse with 'nonpartisan' (not connected to any party).
Spanish: bipartidistaPortuguese (BR): bipartidárioPortuguese (PT): bipartidárioChinese (Simplified): 两党制的 - 两党支持的Chinese (Traditional): 兩黨制的 - 兩黨支持的Hindi: दलीय सहमति वालाArabic: ثنائي الحزبBengali: দ্বিদলীয়Russian: двухпартийныйJapanese: 超党派のVietnamese: lưỡng đảng - hai đảngKorean: 초당적인Turkish: iki partili - iki partinin uzlaştığıUrdu: دو جماعتیIndonesian: bipartisan - dua partai
Example Sentences
The new law had bipartisan support in Congress.
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There was a bipartisan agreement to increase funding for schools.
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The committee made a bipartisan decision.
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It's rare to see such a bipartisan approach to healthcare reform.
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The infrastructure bill passed with bipartisan backing.
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Getting a bipartisan solution on this issue will be challenging.
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