Meaning & use

bipartisan

adjective·Academic

Supported by or involving members of two opposing political parties, especially in government.

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The senators reached a bipartisan agreement on the infrastructure bill after months of negotiation.

A bipartisan committee was formed to investigate the issue without favoring either party's interests.

A note on using this word

Bipartisan implies genuine cooperation between two sides, unlike 'nonpartisan,' which means neutral or unaffiliated with any party.

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