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two-party

two-party

25 5.1
Relating to two sides, often in politics or law
  • adjective
  • /ˈtuːˌpɑːrti/
translation icon : de dos partidos
  • The negotiation process involved representatives from both sides of the two-party agreement.
  • two-party system
  • two-party election

But we're still pretty much a two party, two party state in that, in that way.

Examples

  • Let's get back into the business of ending the two-party system before it's too late.

    Blog text (8)
  • The election process naturally organized itself around a two-party system reflecting the divide that dominated politics at that time.

    Academic text (2003)
  • But we're still pretty much a two party, two party state in that, in that way.

  • Because our two party system in America rewards guess what?

  • Because the two party system... has neglected the needs of the working poor.

  • And right now our two party system is pretty much impregnable.

  • Countries with robust two-party systems were the most stable.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Did this election destroy the argument that a two-party system is evolving in Taiwan?

    Academic text (1995)
  • Maryland became a two-party state, but it became a two-party state in which Democrats remained dominant for the next twenty-five years.

    Academic text (2000)
  • In a two-party system, the government is primarily divided between two main political groups.

Synonyms

bipartisan
vstwo-party
353 6.3

Supported by members of two different political parties

is broader, applying to involvement of any two groups or sides
two-way
vstwo-party
31 3.2

Allowing movement and communication in both directions between two sides

relates to involvement of two sides rather than reciprocity of action
two-sided
vstwo-party
1 3.4

Involving two sides with different views

focuses on two distinct groups rather than just viewpoints
bipartizan
vstwo-party
6.8

Having support from two different political parties

is more general, not limited to formal political agreement
interparty
vstwo-party
  • Jargon
6.9

Happening between two or more political groups like parties

is similar but also covers nonlegal or everyday two-group relations
bipartite
vstwo-party
7.1

Having two parts or involving two groups

applies specifically to separate groups or sides rather than parts

How Many

two-party
25 5.1
one-party
11 6.3

Surface Forms

two-party positive

Morphology

two-party = two + party (transparent) = two + party

Meaning is directly the combination of 'two' + 'party' indicating involvement of two parties; this is obvious to average learners.

Etymology

Two-party comes from the simple parts two ('2') and party, which is related to the common word part meaning 'a group' or 'a side'. So a two-party system or agreement is one that has two groups or sides.