bi-state

American

[bahy-steyt] / ˈbaɪˌsteɪt /

Or bistate

adjective

of, relating to, or involving two adjoining states.

a bi-state water commission.
of, relating to, or involving the region where two states adjoin.

Three million people work in the bi-state area.

Etymology

Origin of bi-state

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; bi- ¹ + state

Example Sentences

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Although hostile to intrusive, centralized government, Reagan helped create a bi-state agency with Nevada to control growth at pristine Lake Tahoe.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2023

As it turned out, the weakest link in protecting the George Washington Bridge from being commandeered was the bi-state agency's own police department.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2023

This bi-state group includes officials from the Oregon and Washington transportation departments and local officials from the southwest Washington and Portland areas.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2022

The bi-state Waterfront Commission was formed in 1953 to fight organized crime on the docks.

From New York Times • Jan. 6, 2017

The authority oversees many of the biggest infrastructure projects in the region and operates airports, bridges and tunnels in the bi-state area.

From Reuters • Dec. 8, 2016

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