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bipartisan

/baɪˈpɑːr.tə.zən/
bi · par · ti · san
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• adjective

1

Involving the agreement, cooperation, or representation of two opposing political parties.

Example

"The infrastructure bill passed with strong bipartisan support in both chambers of Congress."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'bipartisan' (involving cooperation between two political parties) with 'nonpartisan' (independent of or not affiliated with any political party).

• Rhymes for bipartisan

• Nearby Words

biowarfare
biowaste
bioweapon
bipartisan
bipartisanism
bipartisanship
biped

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in late 19th-century American political discourse by combining the Latin prefix bi- ('two') with 'partisan', which ultimately derives from the Italian partigiano ('member of a faction').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bipartisan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bipartisan
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