WordValebipartisan
supported by two opposing political parties
In more detail
1. (adjective) involving or supported by two political parties, especially the two main opposing parties in a country
2. (adjective) involving cooperation between two groups or sides that usually disagree
Examples
- 1. The new healthcare law received bipartisan support from both Democrats and Republicans.
- 2. The two countries reached a bipartisan agreement on trade issues.
How to use bipartisan
Bipartisan describes political initiatives, legislation, or agreements that have backing from both major political parties or from opposing groups. It emphasizes cooperation and unity across ideological divides. While similar to nonpartisan, bipartisan specifically implies participation of both sides rather than standing apart from party politics.
Common phrases
- bipartisan agreement
- bipartisan support
- bipartisan bill
- bipartisan commission
- achieve bipartisan consensus
Synonyms
cross-party · nonpartisan · multi-party
Opposites
partisan · one-sided
Word family
bipartisanship (noun)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes use bipartisan when they simply mean 'involving two parties or groups'; it specifically refers to major opposing parties in politics, not just any two groups.
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