bipartizan
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Adjective: Involving, supported by, or representing two distinct groups, especially two political parties. It describes something characterized by cooperation or agreement between two opposing sides.
Usage
The adjective "bipartizan" is used to describe actions, agreements, support, or efforts that have the backing or involvement of two parties, factions, or sides. It is most commonly applied in political contexts but can be used more broadly.
Examples
- The committee reached a bipartizan compromise on the new environmental bill.
- There was bipartizan support in the legislature for the emergency funding measure.
- The commission's report was praised for its bipartizan approach to electoral reform.
Advanced Usage
- "bipartizan cooperation": Collaboration between two parties, especially in a political body.
- The crisis demanded an unprecedented level of bipartizan cooperation.
- "bipartizan consensus": A general agreement reached by two opposing groups.
- A rare bipartizan consensus emerged on the issue of infrastructure investment.
Variants and Related Words
- Bipartisan (adj): The more common modern spelling of "bipartizan," identical in meaning.
- The senator was known for seeking bipartisan solutions.
- Bipartisanship (n): The practice or quality of involving cooperation between two political parties.
- The speech called for a return to bipartisanship.
Synonyms
- Two-party: Involving or supported by two political parties.
- Cross-party: Involving members from different political parties (common in multi-party systems).
- Nonpartisan: Not biased toward any particular party or group; neutral.
Notes on Meaning
The core meaning of "bipartizan" is dual support or involvement. While its primary use is political, it can describe any agreement or action supported by two distinct sides in a dispute, negotiation, or partnership. The spelling "bipartisan" is now standard, with "bipartizan" being a less common variant.
Adjective
- supported by both sides
- a two-way treaty