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bilateral

[bahy-lat-er-uhl] / baɪˈlæt ər əl /
ADJECTIVE
having two sides
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
multilateral unilateral


Example Sentences

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It was the latest case for having a more bilateral approach to what has been a trilateral trade pact.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The Cuban leader, who confirmed in March that US and Cuban officials had held talks, reiterated his government's willingness to "engage in serious and responsible bilateral dialogue, and finding solutions to existing differences."

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

“As the two countries work together to identify and preserve that shared space,” he said, “a more sustainable basis for bilateral economic relations can be established.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

It also has an effective veto over bilateral borrowing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

All of our previous bilateral discussions had been laying the groundwork for these talks, which took place at the World Trade Centre, a modem exhibition center near Jan Smuts Airport in Johannesburg.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela