bipartisanism
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6.9
- noun
- /ˌbaɪpɑːrˈtɪzənɪzəm/
- Without bipartisanism, important reforms may struggle to pass in a divided congress.
Examples
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The new law was a result of bipartisanism in the legislature.
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Many citizens hope that bipartisanism will lead to more effective government policies.
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The new policy reflects a commitment to bipartisanism.
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Many believe that bipartisanism is essential for effective governance.
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The senator emphasized the importance of bipartisanism in achieving meaningful legislative reforms.
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Many voters support bipartisanism because they believe it leads to better governance.
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The conference focused on fostering bipartisanism to address the nation's most pressing issues.
Synonyms
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7.2
Two political parties that usually disagree working together to reach agreement
How Bipartisan
Surface Forms
Morphology
bipartisanism = bipartisan (transparent) = bi + partisan + ism
Formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ism' to 'bipartisan', directly signifying the practice or ideology of bipartisan cooperation.
Etymology
Bipartisanism comes from bi- meaning 'two' and partisan meaning 'a supporter of a political party. So, bipartisanism means 'working together' or agreement between the two main political parties.