ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Bipartisanship

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈbaɪˌpɑː(ɹ)t.ɪ.zæn.ʃɪp/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Bipartisanship is a noun meaning In the context of a two-party system, especially in the United States, cooperation between the competing political parties; governing in a bipartisan manner.

Meaning

In the context of a two-party system, especially in the United States, cooperation between the competing political parties; governing in a bipartisan manner.

Example Sentences

The 988 network has been a rare instance of bipartisanship in federal health policy. President Donald J. Trump in 2020 signed the law establishing the new number, and the Biden administration has implemented the number and expanded a network of more than 200 call centers, which typically operate around the clock.

Word Forms

Synonyms for bipartisanship

Depending on context, synonyms include copartisanship.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cohabitation, power sharing, bilateralism, pairing, bicameralism, powersharing.

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