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Bilateral

adjective / by-LAT-er-ul / Easy
Meaning

Involving two parties, especially two nations, in mutual agreement or obligation

Origin / Etymology

Latin bi- (two) + lateralis (of the side)

Synonyms
Two-sided Reciprocal Mutual
Antonyms
Unilateral Multilateral
Example Sentence
"India and Australia signed a bilateral trade agreement to reduce tariffs on critical minerals essential for energy security."
🎯 UPSC Usage

Use in GS2 (International Relations) answers when discussing treaties, trade pacts, or diplomatic engagements between two specific countries, distinguish clearly from multilateral frameworks.

Relevant Subjects
International Relations
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