bipartisan
/ˌbaɪˈpɑːtɪzæn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌbaɪˈpɑːrtɪzn/ (ame, ipa) · /(ˌ)bī-ˈpär-tə-zən -sən -ˌzan chiefly British ˌbī-ˌpä-tə-ˈzan/ (ame, mw)
bipartisan — adjective
- bipartisanpositive
- more bipartisancomparative
- most bipartisansuperlative
1. describes something that is done or supported together by the two main political
describes something that is done or supported together by the two main political parties in a country — especially laws, proposals, or agreements that both sides can agree on.
The new infrastructure bill was a rare bipartisan effort that won support from both Democrats and Republicans.
bipartisan effort — a project supported by both parties
Governor Park urged state lawmakers to find a bipartisan solution to the education funding crisis.
bipartisan solution — an answer acceptable to both parties
Representative Chen helped draft a bipartisan climate bill that passed with votes from both parties.
The committee chair said a truly bipartisan agreement needs input from both parties.
- cross-party
more common in British English; same meaning
- nonpartisan
suggests neutrality or independence from party politics, not joint action
- cooperative
broader meaning; not limited to political party contexts
文法句型
bipartisan + noun (support / agreement / bill / effort)
be + bipartisan
用法筆記
Most common in the context of US politics, where it refers to cooperation between the Democratic and Republican parties. Can be used for any two-party political system.