partisan

[ pahr-tuh-zuhn, -suhn; British pahr-tuh-zan ]

/ ˈpɑr tə zən, -sən; British ˌpɑr təˈzæn /

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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.

Military. a member of a party of light or irregular troops engaged in harassing an enemy, especially a member of a guerrilla band engaged in fighting or sabotage against an occupying army.

adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of partisans; partial to a specific party, person, etc.: partisan politics.

of, relating to, or carried on by military partisans or guerrillas.

Sometimes par·ti·zan .

Origin of partisan

First recorded in 1545–55; from Middle French, from Upper Italian parteźan (Tuscan partigiano ), equivalent to part(e) “faction, part” (see part) + -eźan (from unattested Vulgar Latin -ēs- adjective suffix of place (see -ese) + Latin -iānus adjective suffix (see -ian)

SYNONYMS FOR partisan

3 biased, prejudiced.

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ANTONYMS FOR partisan

1 opponent.

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synonym study for partisan

1. See follower.

OTHER WORDS FROM partisan

par·ti·san·ship, par·ti·san·ry, noun

Words nearby partisan

parting shot, parting strip, parti pris, Parti Québécois, partis, partisan, partisanism, partisanship, partita, partite, partition

Definition for partisan (2 of 2)

partisan²

[ pahr-tuh-zuhn, -suhn ]

/ ˈpɑr tə zən, -sən /

noun

a shafted weapon of the 16th and 17th centuries, having as a head a long spear blade with a pair of curved lobes at the base.

Also par·ti·zan

[pahr-tuh-zuhn] /ˈpɑr tə zən/ .

Compare halberd.

Origin of partisan

1550–60; <Middle French partizane <Upper Italian parteźana, probably by ellipsis from (unattested) arma parteźana “weapon borne by members of a faction”; see partisan¹

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Example sentences from the Web for partisan

This also filters down to state legislatures, where “Republican-drawn maps in 2012 had a much larger partisan bias than Democratic ones,” says David Shor, a Democratic data analyst.
America needs a democratic revolution|Matthew Yglesias|September 17, 2020|Vox
These recommendations—not a partisan investigative report—should serve as the basis for Congressional action.
Boeing crashes were the “horrific culmination” of multiple mistakes, House report says|kdunn6|September 16, 2020|Fortune
However, that likely won’t stop some partisan sources, including possibly the president himself, from declaring premature victory.
Facebook: Shut It Down|Nick Fouriezos|September 13, 2020|Ozy
This non-partisan organization gets you checking your registration in just two steps.
It’s time to check your voter registration—here’s how|John Kennedy|September 10, 2020|Popular Science

In states where Democrats controlled the redistricting process, partisan bias is also a problem, but the effect is smaller because those states are often made up of fewer districts.
How next-gen computer generated maps detect partisan gerrymandering|Sujata Gupta|September 7, 2020|Science News
It was a rare moment of bipartisan unity in partisan Washington.
Final Chapter for Accused Africa Bomber|Jamie Dettmer|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
This is a job for independent committees, like Bowles-Simpson, not a partisan slugfest.
Red Tape Is Strangling Good Samaritans|Philip K. Howard|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The first meeting featured multiple speakers deeply rooted in a partisan agenda.
The Left’s Answer to ALEC|Ben Jacobs|December 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And lest you be deceived, primary elections are no partisan monopoly.
Reality Check: There Are No Swing Voters|Goldie Taylor|November 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Despite any partisan enmities, the two top politicos maintained a cordial relationship.
The McConnell Friend Obama Just Hired|Jonathan Miller|November 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Anybody who intimated doubt of his guilt did so, in Jefferson's opinion, for partisan or equally unworthy reasons.
The Life of John Marshall Volume 3 of 4|Albert J. Beveridge
The victory at King's Mountain had set the partisan spirit throughout the country in a blaze.
The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving|Washington Irving
If my son were to become a partisan of this impostor, I could not endure his Majesty's displeasure.
The Mystery of the Lost Dauphin|Emilia Pardo Bazn
The sincerity of his political convictions were conceded, and all who knew him never thought of him as a partisan.
Makers and Romance of Alabama History|B. F. Riley
The collection is also remarkable for the absence of all sectional or partisan feeling.
Whitman|John Burroughs

British Dictionary definitions for partisan (1 of 2)

partisan¹

partizan

/ (ˌpɑːtɪˈzæn, ˈpɑːtɪˌzæn) /

noun

an adherent or devotee of a cause, party, etc

a member of an armed resistance group within occupied territory, esp in Italy or the Balkans in World War II
(as modifier)partisan forces

adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of a partisan

relating to or excessively devoted to one party, faction, etc; one-sidedpartisan control

Derived forms of partisan

partisanship or partizanship, noun

Word Origin for partisan

C16: via French, from Old Italian partigiano, from parte faction, from Latin pars part

British Dictionary definitions for partisan (2 of 2)

partisan²

partizan

/ (ˈpɑːtɪzən) /

noun

a spear or pike with two opposing axe blades or spikes

Word Origin for partisan

C16: from French partizane, from Old Italian partigiana, from partigiano partisan 1

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单词	partisan
释义	partisan ¹ [ pahr-tuh-zuhn, -suhn; British pahr-tuh-zan ] / ˈpɑr tə zən, -sən; British ˌpɑr təˈzæn / SEE SYNONYMS FOR partisan ON THESAURUS.COM noun an adherent or supporter of a person, group, party, or cause, especially a person who shows a biased, emotional allegiance. Military. a member of a party of light or irregular troops engaged in harassing an enemy, especially a member of a guerrilla band engaged in fighting or sabotage against an occupying army. adjective of, relating to, or characteristic of partisans; partial to a specific party, person, etc.: partisan politics. of, relating to, or carried on by military partisans or guerrillas. Sometimes par·ti·zan . Origin of partisan ¹ First recorded in 1545–55; from Middle French, from Upper Italian parteźan (Tuscan partigiano ), equivalent to part(e) “faction, part” (see part) + -eźan (from unattested Vulgar Latin -ēs- adjective suffix of place (see -ese) + Latin -iānus adjective suffix (see -ian) SYNONYMS FOR partisan 3 biased, prejudiced. SEE SYNONYMS FOR partisan ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR partisan 1 opponent. SEE ANTONYMS FOR partisan ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for partisan 1. See follower. OTHER WORDS FROM partisan par·ti·san·ship, par·ti·san·ry, noun Words nearby partisan parting shot, parting strip, parti pris, Parti Québécois, partis, partisan, partisanism, partisanship, partita, partite, partition Definition for partisan (2 of 2) partisan² [ pahr-tuh-zuhn, -suhn ] / ˈpɑr tə zən, -sən / noun a shafted weapon of the 16th and 17th centuries, having as a head a long spear blade with a pair of curved lobes at the base. Also par·ti·zan [pahr-tuh-zuhn] /ˈpɑr tə zən/ . Compare halberd. Origin of partisan ² 1550–60; <Middle French partizane <Upper Italian parteźana, probably by ellipsis from (unattested) arma parteźana “weapon borne by members of a faction”; see partisan¹ Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for partisan This also filters down to state legislatures, where “Republican-drawn maps in 2012 had a much larger partisan bias than Democratic ones,” says David Shor, a Democratic data analyst. America needs a democratic revolution\|Matthew Yglesias\|September 17, 2020\|Vox These recommendations—not a partisan investigative report—should serve as the basis for Congressional action. Boeing crashes were the “horrific culmination” of multiple mistakes, House report says\|kdunn6\|September 16, 2020\|Fortune However, that likely won’t stop some partisan sources, including possibly the president himself, from declaring premature victory. Facebook: Shut It Down\|Nick Fouriezos\|September 13, 2020\|Ozy This non-partisan organization gets you checking your registration in just two steps. It’s time to check your voter registration—here’s how\|John Kennedy\|September 10, 2020\|Popular Science In states where Democrats controlled the redistricting process, partisan bias is also a problem, but the effect is smaller because those states are often made up of fewer districts. How next-gen computer generated maps detect partisan gerrymandering\|Sujata Gupta\|September 7, 2020\|Science News It was a rare moment of bipartisan unity in partisan Washington. Final Chapter for Accused Africa Bomber\|Jamie Dettmer\|January 4, 2015\|DAILY BEAST This is a job for independent committees, like Bowles-Simpson, not a partisan slugfest. Red Tape Is Strangling Good Samaritans\|Philip K. Howard\|December 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The first meeting featured multiple speakers deeply rooted in a partisan agenda. The Left’s Answer to ALEC\|Ben Jacobs\|December 15, 2014\|DAILY BEAST And lest you be deceived, primary elections are no partisan monopoly. Reality Check: There Are No Swing Voters\|Goldie Taylor\|November 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Despite any partisan enmities, the two top politicos maintained a cordial relationship. The McConnell Friend Obama Just Hired\|Jonathan Miller\|November 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Anybody who intimated doubt of his guilt did so, in Jefferson's opinion, for partisan or equally unworthy reasons. The Life of John Marshall Volume 3 of 4\|Albert J. Beveridge The victory at King's Mountain had set the partisan spirit throughout the country in a blaze. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving\|Washington Irving If my son were to become a partisan of this impostor, I could not endure his Majesty's displeasure. The Mystery of the Lost Dauphin\|Emilia Pardo Bazn The sincerity of his political convictions were conceded, and all who knew him never thought of him as a partisan. Makers and Romance of Alabama History\|B. F. Riley The collection is also remarkable for the absence of all sectional or partisan feeling. Whitman\|John Burroughs British Dictionary definitions for partisan (1 of 2) partisan¹ partizan / (ˌpɑːtɪˈzæn, ˈpɑːtɪˌzæn) / noun an adherent or devotee of a cause, party, etc a member of an armed resistance group within occupied territory, esp in Italy or the Balkans in World War II (as modifier)partisan forces adjective of, relating to, or characteristic of a partisan relating to or excessively devoted to one party, faction, etc; one-sidedpartisan control Derived forms of partisan partisanship or partizanship, noun Word Origin for partisan C16: via French, from Old Italian partigiano, from parte faction, from Latin pars part British Dictionary definitions for partisan (2 of 2) partisan² partizan / (ˈpɑːtɪzən) / noun a spear or pike with two opposing axe blades or spikes Word Origin for partisan C16: from French partizane, from Old Italian partigiana, from partigiano partisan 1 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to partisan sympathetic, unjust, biased, sectarian, one-sided, devotee, sympathizer, backer, follower, zealot, defender, stalwart, supporter, blind, exclusive, partial, colored, fanatic, accessory, diehard
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partisan

noun

adjective

Origin of partisan

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synonym study for partisan

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Definition for partisan (2 of 2)

noun

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partizan

noun

adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for partisan (2 of 2)

partizan

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