Explanation
Indicates the same statement applies to both A and B; 'whether A or B'.
Formation
Noun A + であれ + Noun B + であれ
Detailed explanation
The grammar point A であれ B であれ is used to say a statement applies equally whether it's A or B. Often the nouns/conditions are contrasting pairs, and it's translated as 'whether A or B'.
Examples
Ame deare yuki deare, shiai wa chuushi ni naranai.
Whether it's rain or snow, the match will not be canceled.
Otoko deare onna deare, byoudou ni atsukawareru beki da.
Whether man or woman, everyone should be treated equally.
Yutaka deare binbou deare, shin no shiawase wa kane de wa kaenai.
Whether rich or poor, true happiness can't be bought with money.
Keikensha deare shoshinsha deare, kono geemu wa tanoshimeru.
Whether you're a veteran or a beginner, you can enjoy this game.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.