Definitions

1. noun

A strong supporter or adherent of a particular cause, policy, or person, often to the point of being biased or prejudiced.

“She was a vocal partisan of the local arts community, attending every event and rally she could find.”

2. noun

A member of a faction or a section of a country, especially in a time of civil war, that is strongly opposed to the government or the opposing faction.

“During the American Civil War, the city was divided between partisans of the Union and Confederacy.”

3. adjective

Showing or characterized by strong support or loyalty to a particular cause, policy, or person, often to the point of being biased or prejudiced.

“The politician’s partisan comments sparked outrage among her critics.”

4. verb

To take sides with a particular group or cause, often in a biased or prejudiced manner.

“The media was accused of partisanship after it was revealed that they had been receiving funding from a particular political party.”