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   partisan

   /ˌpɑːtɪˈzan/

   noun

   • 1. a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person: "partisans of the exiled Stuarts" Similar supporterfolloweradherentdevoteechampionbackerupholderpromoterfanaticfanenthusiaststalwartzealotdisciplevotaryboostercohortinformal:rooterrare:janissarysectary
   • 2. a member of an armed group formed to fight secretly against an occupying force, in particular one operating in German-occupied Yugoslavia, Italy, and parts of eastern Europe in the Second World War: "the partisans opened fire from the woods" Similar guerrillafreedom fighterresistance fightermember of the resistanceunderground fighterirregular soldierirregularterrorist

   adjective

   • 1. prejudiced in favour of a particular cause: "we will need people to put partisan politics aside and work with us for the good of the country"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from French, via Italian dialect from Italian partigiano, from parte ‘part’ (from Latin pars, part-).

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   • adherent suggests a close and persistent attachment. disciple implies a devoted allegiance to the teachings of one chosen as a master. partisan suggests a zealous often prejudiced attachment. Recent Examples on the Web

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   • But partisan is actually most often used as an adjective, usually referring to support of a political party. so if you're accused of being too partisan, or of practicing partisan politics, it means you're mainly interested in boosting your own party and attacking the other one.

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   noun. an adherent or supporter of a person, group, party, or cause, especially a person who shows a biased, emotional allegiance. Antonyms: opponent.

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   If something is prejudicial towards a particular point of view, you can call it partisan. You'll often hear about partisan politics in the U.S. — since politicians seem to be completely devoted to the agendas of their own parties.