adj, noun ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person of two nationalities.

Adjective

1. 1
   Relating to, or involving, two nations. not-comparable

   "Binational peace talks broke down, so a third nation stepped in to mediate."

Example

More examples

"The Israeli area of Galilee is already a Jewish-Arab binational state."

Etymology

From bi- + national.

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