C1adjectiveformalpoliticsbusiness
US/baɪˈlæt.ər.əl/
UK/baɪˈlæt.ər.əl/
involving two sides, especially two countries or groups
In context
The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement last year.
Bilateral talks between the two companies begin on Monday.
Our firm hopes to build a bilateral partnership with the supplier.
Words that go with bilateral
adjective + noun
- bilateral agreementA bilateral agreement covers tax and customs.
- bilateral tradeBilateral trade grew by ten percent.
- bilateral talksBilateral talks ended without a deal.
- bilateral relationsBilateral relations have improved this year.
- bilateral treatyThe bilateral treaty was signed in Geneva.