partisan

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈpɑː.tɪˌzæn/
/ˈpɑɹ.ɾə.zən/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

An adherent to a party or faction.

2 Definition

A fervent, sometimes militant, supporter or proponent of a party, cause, faction, person, or idea.

3 Definition

A member of a band of detached light, irregular troops acting behind occupying enemy lines in the ways of harassment or sabotage; a guerrilla fighter.

4 Definition

The commander of a body of detached light troops engaged in making forays and harassing an enemy.

5 Definition

A long-handled spear with a triangular, double-edged blade having lateral projections, in some forms also used in boar hunting.

6 Definition

A soldier armed with such a weapon.

Adjective
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Serving as commander or member of a body of detached light troops.

Example Sentences
  • partisan officer, partisan corps
2 Definition

Adherent to a party or faction; especially, having the character of blind, passionate, or unreasonable adherence to a party.

Example Sentences
  • They were blinded by partisan zeal.
3 Definition

Devoted to or biased in support of a party, group, or cause.

Example Sentences
  • partisan politics