binational

[bahy-nash-uh-nl]

adjective

1. of or relating to two nations.

Word History and Origins

Origin of binational¹

First recorded in 1885–90; bi- ¹ + national

Example Sentences

A joint U.S.-Mexico statement on binational cooperation stressed “respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity ... as well as mutual trust.”

From Los Angeles Times

Both diplomats praised the binational efforts that have helped reduce illicit crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border to levels not seen in decades.

From Los Angeles Times

The Israeli anti-settlement watchdog Peace Now warned: "Under the cover of war, Smotrich and his messianic minority are building a settlement doomed for evacuation in any agreement. E1's sole aim is to sabotage a political solution and rush toward a binational apartheid state."

From BBC

“We’ll see you in a little while in McAllen, Texas,” read the caption, which went on to express the group’s hope to perform one day in the United States, following the path of many regional Mexican ensembles that have found binational success.

From Los Angeles Times

“The Mexican government would face tremendous domestic pressure to respond in the strongest possible terms — including severing diplomatic relations with the U.S. and collapsing binational cooperation on migration and security, among other topics,” wrote Flores-Macías.

From Los Angeles Times