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Bipartisan

UK //ˌbaɪˈpɑːtɪzən// US //ˌbaɪˈpɑːrtɪzən// Pronunciation

Definition

Supported by two major political parties in a legislative context.

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In simple words: Supported by both major political parties.

Examples

• The new health care bill received bipartisan support.
• Bipartisan efforts have led to significant funding for infrastructure projects.
• The bipartisan committee worked tirelessly to address the climate crisis.
• There is a need for bipartisan solutions to tackle economic issues.
• They celebrated a rare bipartisan agreement on education reform.

Usage notes

Used in political contexts to describe agreements or policies accepted by both parties. Typically not used in informal conversations.

Grammar pattern

bipartisan + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'bi' as two - like a bicycle has two wheels, representing two parties working together.

Collocations

• bipartisan agreement
• bipartisan support
• bipartisan committee
• bipartisan legislation
• bipartisan effort

Synonyms

• cross-party
• joint
• cooperative
• collaborative
• bipartisan agreement

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'bipartisanism', which is less commonly used.
• Omitting context; 'bipartisan' needs a political context to make sense.
• Using in non-political contexts, where it may not apply.