Bilateral
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /baɪˈlætəɹəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Bilateral is an adjective meaning Having two sides.
Meaning
Having two sides.
More Meanings
- Involving both sides equally.
- (of an agreement) Binding on both of the two parties involved.
- Having bilateral symmetry.
- (anthropology) Involving descent or ascent regardless of sex and side of the family (bilateral linearity).
- A meeting between two people or groups.
Example Sentences
General Wego W.K. Chiang, secretary general of the National Security Council, said that the visit of El Salvador Vice President Merino to Taipei on behalf of President Alfredo Cristiani was in response to an invitation of the ROC [Republic of China] Government which hopes to further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.
Word Forms
- bilaterals
Synonyms for bilateral
Depending on context, synonyms include joint, symmetrical, two-sided, two-way, bipartite, symmetric.
Antonyms for bilateral
Common opposites include many-sided, unilateral, one-sided, multilateral.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include two-sided, bipartite, symmetric, symmetrical, joint, two-way.
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