bizone

noun

bi·​zone ˈbī-ˌzōn How to pronounce bizone (audio)
plural -s
: a bizonal area
specifically : a zone governed or administered by two powers acting together

Word History

Etymology

probably back-formation from bizonal

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“Bizone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bizone. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.

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