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partisan

/ˈpɑːr.tɪ.zən/  ·  say it: PAR·tuh·zuhn

strongly biased toward a cause

In Debate & Persuasion

strongly biased toward one party or cause

In Politics & Diplomacy

In more detail

1. (noun) a strong supporter of a person, group, or cause, especially one who is very committed and sometimes unwilling to consider other viewpoints

2. (adjective) showing strong support for a particular person, group, or cause, often in a way that is unfair to others

3. (noun) a member of an armed group that fights against an occupying army or government

Examples

• 1. The senator's partisan supporters cheered loudly at the rally.
• 2. The debate became too partisan when both sides refused to listen to any opposing arguments.
• 3. During World War II, partisan fighters in occupied countries fought against Nazi forces.

Nearby in Debate & Persuasion

subjective, biased, impartial, vindicate, exonerate, incriminate