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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