bipartisan
/ˈbaɪˌpɑː(ɹ)t.ɪ.zæn/
Meanings
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adjective
Relating to or involving cooperation between members of different political parties or other groups.
- "The bipartisan bill was passed with the support of both Democrats and Republicans."
- "The bipartisan commission was tasked with finding a solution to the issue."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bipartisanpartisan , isan , ban
Variants
List of all variants of bipartisan that leads to same resultbipartisan , bipartisanism , bipartisanisms , bipartisanship , bipartisanships
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Derived from the Greek words 'bi' meaning two and 'partisan' meaning partisan or supporter. The term was first used in the late 18th century to refer to someone who supports a particular political party but is open to cooperation with others.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The United States Congress is known for its bipartisan gridlock, with parties often unable to agree on legislation.
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The term 'bipartisan' is not limited to political contexts and can be used in any situation where two or more groups are working together.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
coalition government: A type of government where parties from different ideological backgrounds form a government together.
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compromise: A settlement of differences by mutual concessions.
Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities-
Seasoned observers of Washington tend to dismiss such talk of national unity and "bipartisan" cooperation as meaningless political boilerplate …
- Larissa MacFarquhar,{it}New Yorker{/it},7 May 2007 -
Two recent national "bipartisan" blue-ribbon panels, the National Research Council Committee on Preventing Reading Difficulties in Young Children and the National Reading Panel, came to converging conclusions.
- Bennet A. Shawitz,{it}New Republic{/it},6 Nov. 2000 -
In his first Inaugural Address, Jefferson sounded a conciliatory, "bipartisan" note, averring that "we are all Republicans, we are all Federalists"—a trope copied in many inaugural addresses to follow.
- Sean Wilentz,{it}Newsweek{/it},27 Jan. 2009
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The term 'bipartisan' is often used in political contexts to refer to cooperation between political parties. It is seen as a positive thing when political parties can come together to find solutions to issues, rather than being divided and unable to agree.
How to Memorize "bipartisan"
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visualize
- Imagine two parties working together to find a solution to a problem.
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associate
- Associate the term 'bipartisan' with cooperation and compromise.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'BIs Part ISAn' to remember the definition.
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