partisan

noun
UK: /ˈpɑː.tɪ.zæn/
US: /ˈpɑːr.tɪ.zən/

  1. A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.

    1. He is a partisan of the Green Party.
    2. As a strong partisan, she always voted along party lines without question.

  2. A member of an armed group fighting secretly against an occupying force.

    1. The partisans fought bravely during the war.
    2. The local partisans managed to sabotage enemy supply lines deep within the forest.

Synonyms

biased follower one-sided adherent supporter
partisan adjective

  1. Prejudiced in favor of a particular cause or group.

    1. The report was partisan and unfair.
    2. The newspaper has become increasingly partisan in its political coverage lately.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "partisan" in English means: A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person., A member of an armed group fighting secretly against an occupying force..

The phonetic transcription of "partisan" is /ˈpɑː.tɪ.zæn/ in British English and /ˈpɑːr.tɪ.zən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "partisan": biased, follower, one-sided, adherent, supporter.

Example usage of "partisan": "He is a partisan of the Green Party.". More examples on the page.