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bilateral

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Pronunciation: US /ˌbaɪˈlætərəl/

bilateral means: Involving two people, groups, or countries, with duties or commitments for both.

adjective

TWO PARTIESC1

Involving two people, groups, or countries, with duties or commitments for both.

  • The countries signed a bilateral agreement.
  • Both sides have duties under the bilateral contract.
  • The bilateral treaty requires each country to reduce its weapons.

Similar words: two-party

Opposites: unilateral

Common phrases: bilateral agreement, bilateral treaty, bilateral trade

TWO SIDESC1

Having two sides, or affecting both sides of something.

  • The animal has bilateral symmetry.
  • The scan showed bilateral lung damage.
  • Bilateral hearing loss affects both ears.

Similar words: two-sided

Opposites: unilateral

Common phrases: bilateral symmetry, bilateral damage, bilateral hearing loss

Questions about bilateral

What does bilateral mean?

Involving two people, groups, or countries, with duties or commitments for both.

What is bilateral in other languages?

Türkçe: ikili · Español: bilateral · Français: bilatéral · Deutsch: bilateral · Italiano: bilaterale · 日本語: 二国間の

How do you pronounce bilateral?

It is pronounced /ˌbaɪˈlætərəl/.

How do you use bilateral in a sentence?

The countries signed a bilateral agreement. Both sides have duties under the bilateral contract.

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