“Bilat” is usually short for bilateral or bilateral meeting , meaning a meeting or relationship between two sides, especially two people, groups, or countries. In diplomacy or business, a “bilat” often means a private one-on- one meeting between two parties.

What it means

  • General use: something involving two sides.
  • Meetings: a bilateral meeting between two parties.
  • Medical use: “bilat” can also mean bilateral , as in affecting both sides of the body.

Simple example

A diplomat might say, “I have a bilat with the delegation this afternoon,” meaning a meeting with one other side.

Note

The term can mean different things depending on context, so the safest interpretation is the one that fits the conversation or field being discussed.