Bipartisan Meaning
/ˌbaɪˈpɑː(ɹ).tɪ.zæn/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjRelating to, or supported by two groups, especially by two political parties.
Sentence Examples
The bipartisan commission's recommendations were ignored.
This is a bipartisan issue.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The new law gained ____ support from both Democrats and Republicans.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The new bill received ____ support from both of the political parties.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ Proto-Indo-European *dwi- Proto-Italic *dwi- Latin bi-bor. English bi- English partisan English bipartisan From bi- + partisan.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The derision for this bipartisan bill is—sigh—bipartisan. Hugh Hewitt scoffs at the idea that employers will respond to a $1000 gimmick."
— 2010 February 11, Derek Thompson, “Bipartisan Jobs Bill Receives Bipartisan Boos”, in The Atlantic, retrieved 17 Feb 2023:
"As a city with over two centuries of rail expertise and home to the country's largest train factory, this announcement received bipartisan support."
— 2023 May 31, Tammy Samuel, Fergus McLaverty, “The political picture: what lies ahead for Britain's railways?”, in RAIL, number 984, page 30:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The new law gained ____ support from both Democrats and Republicans.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The new bill received ____ support from both of the political parties.