binational
- adjective
- /ˌbaɪˈnæʃənl/
- 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
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Many binational initiatives focus on improving trade relations between the two neighboring countries.
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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.
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The groups also suggested a binational strategy for riparian (streamside) habitat protection, acquisition, and restoration.
Academic text (2000)
Synonyms
Relating to two or more countries
Happening between two or more countries
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.