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A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person
“Well, it just means that I don't consider myself a political partisan in the sense that we back one party or another.”
One who is devotedly engaged in a cause, faction or mission
“While I have expressed my views as a partisan of the Revolution, I have at the same time tried to present an account of the revolutionary process that I believe to be true.”
A member of an armed group, typically formed to fight secretly against an occupying force
“The partisans fought a revolutionary war in a constantly shifting pattern, and their leadership did so with a political aim.”
A partisan who disseminates spin or propaganda on behalf of a group or party
(in the Middle Ages) A man who serves his sovereign or lord as a mounted soldier in armor
One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official
A long weapon with a wooden shaft and a pointed steel head
Prejudiced in favor of a particular side or cause
“Special interest groups and partisan politics have blocked all efforts at reform since 1986.”
Devotedly engaged in a cause, faction or mission
“But take partisan loyalties out of the equation and I will favor art over honest endeavor, every time.”
Being a member of an armed group, typically formed to fight against an occupying force
“Farmers continued to resist collectivization by abandoning their farms and joining in armed partisan rebellion.”
Insular in one's views, opinions or outlook
Of, or related to, a sect or faction, especially one that is dissenting
Extremely or zealously patriotic in one's behavior or ideas
Relating to a section or group within a community
Relating to the ideas or strategies of a particular party or group in politics
Characterized by conceited assertiveness and dogmatism
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