binational

adjective

bi·​na·​tion·​al (ˌ)bī-ˈna-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce binational (audio)
: of or relating to two nations
a binational board of directors

Examples of binational in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are many ways Israelis and Palestinians can split or share the same territory without one dominating the other, including a binational federation that would preserve each side’s right to self-determination and cultural identity. Marwan Muasher, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2024 In order to make sure deserving organizations could receive these funds, the Mellon Foundation has partnered with both fiscal sponsors in the US and binational fiscal sponsors who would be able to administer the funds from Mellon to these organizations. Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 18 Oct. 2024 And there is the idea of a binational state in which Jews would become a minority, thus ending Israel’s status as a Jewish state. Martin Indyk, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024 In Tijuana, a binational nonprofit organization has started microchipping dogs at low cost to help owners comply with the new rules. Alexandra Mendoza, The Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for binational 

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Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of binational was in 1857

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“Binational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/binational. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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