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binational

binational

2 5.4
Relating to two countries, for example an agreement or team
  • adjective
  • /ˌbaɪˈnæʃənl/
: binacional
  • The United States and Mexico have long maintained a set of binational agreements governing mutual relations and shared resources.
  • binational panel
  • Binational Commission
  • binational study

Examples

  • Many binational initiatives focus on improving trade relations between the two neighboring countries.

  • With relatively few exceptions, the binational panels have reached well-reasoned decisions.

    Academic text (2000)
  • There is another reason, as a matter of trade policy, to favor the use of the binational panel system.

    Academic text (1993)
  • In sum, my view is to keep the binational process with certain modifications.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Therefore, a good part of the information contained in the binational study was already known by specialists in the field.

    Academic text (1999)
  • The special agreement between the United States and Mexico established two binational organizations that operate solely within the border region.

    Academic text (1998)
  • I believe that most commentators agree that the binational panel system has played this role rather well.

    Academic text (1993)
  • The border region must develop and propose solutions and initiatives based on its binational conceptualization.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Administrative binational cooperation on the border is politically feasible, even under difficult political circumstances.

    Academic text (2004)
  • The groups also suggested a binational strategy for riparian (streamside) habitat protection, acquisition, and restoration.

    Academic text (2000)

Synonyms

international
vsbinational
∞ 2.1

Relating to two or more countries

involves exactly two countries rather than multiple ones
intercountry
vsbinational
1 5.0

Happening between two or more countries

involves exactly two countries rather than more

Surface Forms

binational positive

Morphology

binational = national (transparent) = bi + nation + al

Formed transparently by prefixing 'bi-' to 'national', giving the straightforward sense 'involving two nations'.

Etymology

Binational comes from bi- ('two') and national ('country'), the same bi- you see in bicycle to mean 'two'. So a binational agreement or team is one that involves or connects two countries.