English · Word Candidate

partisan

/ˈpɑː.tɪˌzæn/

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Also seen as: partisans

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Meaning · English

An adherent to a party or faction.

Noun

"Strong partisans of neither party, Indiana farmers failed to act as a block […]"

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

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

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

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

Adjective

partisan officer, partisan corps

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

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

Adjective

They were blinded by partisan zeal.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “partisan” mean?

An adherent to a party or faction.

Is “partisan” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.