bipartisanship
UK: baɪˈpɑːtɪzənʃɪp | US: baɪˈpɑːrtɪzənʃɪp
n. cooperation or agreement between two opposing political parties, especially in a two-party system
The word combines "bi-" (from Latin "bis," meaning "two"), "partisan" (from Italian "partigiano," meaning a supporter of a faction), and "-ship" (an Old English suffix forming abstract nouns). It emerged in the early 20th century in U.S. political discourse to describe collaboration across party lines. The morphemes reflect the core idea: a state ("-ship") of involving two ("bi-") political factions ("partisan").
The bill passed due to rare bipartisanship in Congress.
Bipartisanship is essential for passing major reforms.
Critics argue that bipartisanship has declined in recent years.
The president praised the spirit of bipartisanship during the negotiation.
True bipartisanship requires compromise from both sides.