PoliticsAugust 22, 2026
bipartisanship
bye-PAR-ti-zen-ship
Definition
The state of cooperation, agreement, or compromise between two opposing political parties.
Etymology
The word is a 20th-century American political term derived from 'bipartisan,' combining the Latin prefix 'bi-' meaning 'two' with 'partisan,' referring to a devoted supporter of a party.
In the news
The article highlights Kassebaum's career-long advocacy for bipartisanship, noting her concern regarding the modern erosion of this commitment in American politics.
Kansas political trailblazer Nancy Landon Kassebaum Baker dies at 94
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