bicameral


bi·cam·er·al

adj \(ˌ)bī-ˈkam-rəl, -ˈka-mə-\

Definition of BICAMERAL

: having, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers <a bicameral legislature>
bi·cam·er·al·ism \-rə-ˌli-zəm\ noun

Origin of BICAMERAL

1bi- + Late Latin camera chamber — more at chamber
First Known Use: 1856

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