partisan — a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/
Korean meaning: 특정 정당이나 주의의 열렬한 지지자
Korean pronunciation: 파-티-즌 (강세: 파)
Example Sentences
- My uncle is such a partisan that he won't even watch the other party's debates.
- The partisan resistance made life difficult for the occupying army.
- We need less partisan bickering and more bipartisan cooperation in Congress.
partisan
NOUN//ˈpɑːrtɪzən//
a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person
Passionate political party supporter
The passionate partisan speaks to both artisan and courtesan!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Italian 'partigiano', derived from 'parte' (part or side), which comes from Latin 'partis'. The word originally referred to someone who takes the part or side of a faction.
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📝Examples
“My uncle is such a partisan that he won't even watch the other party's debates.”
“The partisan resistance made life difficult for the occupying army.”
“We need less partisan bickering and more bipartisan cooperation in Congress.”
“She's such a partisan fan that she thinks her team can do no wrong.”
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