bi-state

or bi·state

[ bahy-steyt ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or involving two adjoining states:

   a bi-state water commission.

2. of, relating to, or involving the region where two states adjoin:

   Three million people work in the bi-state area.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bi-state¹

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; bi- ¹ + state

Example Sentences

Almost 20 years ago, New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey installed real estate developer Charles Kushner — yes, the father of Jared Kushner, as well as McGreevey's single biggest campaign donor — onto the board of the bi-state agency that oversees the region's vast transportation infrastructure.

From Salon

Although hostile to intrusive, centralized government, Reagan helped create a bi-state agency with Nevada to control growth at pristine Lake Tahoe.

From Los Angeles Times

"This mining exploration could easily disrupt the local bi-state sage grouse population, harming these birds' habitat and causing them to abandon a courtship area they rely on," said Ileene Anderson, a senior scientist at the Center for Biological Diversity, in a press release.

From Salon

Mr. Wilson is being held on a $100,000 bond at the Bi-State Jail.

From Washington Times

The guard, who worked for a subcontractor, has since been “removed from duty,” said Kevin Scott, general manager of security at Bi-State Development, which operates Metro Transit, in a written statement Saturday.

From Seattle Times