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bilateral

Adjective

IPA /ˌbaɪˈlætərəl/

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Involving two countries, groups or sides.

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bilateral/ˌbaɪˈlætərəl/

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A bilateral agreement involves two groups or sides.

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The two neighbourhood clubs reached a bilateral agreement to share their hall.
The universities held bilateral talks about student exchanges.

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bilateral — Involving two countries, groups or sides.

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Word origin

Formed from bi-, meaning two, and lateral, meaning relating to a side.

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Bilateral commonly describes talks, agreements and relations between two parties.

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