bilateral

Meaning

An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.

Involving two sides, parties, or countries.

Example Sentences

The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.

The two nations signed a bilateral trade agreement.

Example Expressions

bilateral relations

Synonyms

mutual, two-sided, reciprocal, dual

Entry 1

mutual, two-sided, reciprocal

Entry 2

mutual, reciprocal, two-sided, dual

Antonyms

unilateral, one-sided, independent

Entry 1

unilateral, one-sided, independent

Entry 2

unilateral, one-sided

Collocations

bilateral agreement, bilateral relations, bilateral talks, bilateral trade