Also means
on either side
Usage Note
Beiderseits governs the genitive and is used for a symmetrical spatial or figurative arrangement: beiderseits der Grenze (on both sides of the border). As a standalone adverb it means 'on both sides'. More formal than auf beiden Seiten.
Examples
"Beiderseits des Weges wuchsen hohe Buchen."
Natural Translation
On both sides of the path grew tall beech trees.
Literal Translation
On-both-sides of-the path grew tall beeches.
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