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binational

American  
[bahy-nash-uh-nl] / baɪˈnæʃ ə nl /

adjective

  1. of or relating to two nations.


Etymology

Origin of binational

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


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In 2019, the commission filed a lawsuit claiming Fisher had violated a binational water treaty between the U.S. and Mexico after the company constructed fencing in South Texas.

From Salon ● May 25, 2026

“There’s a fabulous amount of biodiversity here that’s traditionally been overlooked,” Vanderplank, of the binational program Baja Rare, said.

From Seattle Times ● May 18, 2024

It’s unclear how, exactly, Texas plans to pull off the complex binational deportation process.

From Slate ● Apr. 21, 2024

The sale of the downtown facility will dramatically alter perceptions of the museum’s long-standing binational mandate, aimed at artists and audiences in the border area of San Diego and Tijuana.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2024

Although friction between the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters makes binational cooperation difficult, experts say California can help to bridge this gap through ‘subnational’ diplomacy — encouraging international cooperation and forging climate-focused partnerships.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2023

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