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bipartizan

bipartizan

6.8
Having support from two different political parties
  • adjective
  • /ˌbaɪˈpɑːr.tɪ.zən/
translation icon : bipartidista
  • The new law received bipartizan support in Congress, making its passage almost certain.

Examples

  • The new law received bipartizan support from both major parties.

  • A bipartizan committee was formed to address the state's infrastructure needs.

  • Despite their differences, the two leaders announced a bipartizan agreement on the budget.

  • Is this proposal truly bipartizan?

  • The new law received bipartizan support in Congress, making its passage almost certain.

  • Despite their differences, the two leaders announced a bipartizan agreement on the budget.

  • A bipartizan committee was formed to address the state's infrastructure needs.

Synonyms

bipartisan
vsbipartizan
353 6.3

Supported by members of two different political parties

has the identical meaning but differs as an alternative form
two-party
vsbipartizan
25 5.1

Relating to two sides, often in politics or law

refers specifically to agreement or support between opposing political parties
two-sided
vsbipartizan
1 3.4

Involving two sides with different views

means explicit agreement or backing between opposing political groups
bipartite
vsbipartizan
7.1

Having two parts or involving two groups

denotes actual agreement or support between opposing parties

Antonyms

unilateral
45 7.2

Affecting only one side or person

Surface Forms

bipartizan positive

Morphology

bipartizan = partisan (transparent) = bi + partisan

The prefix 'bi-' (two) combines with 'partisan' in a regular, predictable way to mean involving two parties.

Etymology

The word bipartizan comes from bi- meaning 'two' and partisan meaning a supporter of a political 'party', so it describes something supported by both main parties. That's why a bipartizan agreement or law is one both sides agree on.