bilateral — involving two sides, groups, or countries; affecting or relating to both sides
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: involving two sides, groups, or countries; affecting or relating to both sides
Pronunciation (IPA): /baɪˈlætərəl/
Example Sentences
- The bilateral meeting between the CEOs was so successful that they decided to merge their coffee shops.
- Korea and Japan signed a bilateral cultural exchange program.
- The bilateral friendship between the two neighbors improved after they agreed to share their Wi-Fi password.
bilateral
ADJECTIVE[/baɪˈlætərəl/]
involving two sides, groups, or countries; affecting or relating to both sides
Two diplomats sign a bilateral trade agreement at a grand summit table.
From unilateral to bilateral, hands move lateral!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin, combining bi- (two) and lateralis (of or relating to the side). The word originally conveyed the literal sense of having two sides or aspects, and developed to describe situations or agreements involving two parties or sides equally.
Breakdown
bi- (two) + lateral (relating to the side, from Latin lateralis)
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📝Examples
“The bilateral meeting between the CEOs was so successful that they decided to merge their coffee shops.”
“Korea and Japan signed a bilateral cultural exchange program.”
“The bilateral friendship between the two neighbors improved after they agreed to share their Wi-Fi password.”
“The bilateral negotiations lasted for three months.”
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