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partisan

[pahr-tuh-zuhn, -suhn, pahr-tuh-zan] / ˈpɑr tə zən, -sən, ˌpɑr təˈzæn /
ADJECTIVE
interested, factional
Synonyms
STRONGEST
biased one-sided sectarian sympathetic unjust
STRONG
accessory blind colored die-hard exclusive fanatic partial
WEAK
adhering bigoted cliquish conspiratorial denominational devoted jaundiced overzealous prejudiced prepossessed tendentious unreasoning warped zealous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fair unbiased
WEAK
disinterested
NOUN
person devoted to another or cause
Synonyms
STRONGEST
backer defender devotee follower stalwart supporter sympathizer zealot
STRONG
accessory adherent champion cohort disciple satellite sycophant upholder votary
Antonyms
STRONGEST
adversary antagonist opponent

Example Sentences

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Those were not the words of a partisan politician.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Fitzpatrick was welcomed by pantomime boos from the partisan fans who were predictably rooting for their man.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Clayton recovered from two missed doubles to beat 2024 PDC World Champion Humphries in his semi-final 6-4, as the partisan Welsh crowd's dream of an all-Welsh final was half complete.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Because fewer people turn out for special elections, they’re considered an early predictor of partisan enthusiasm heading into regularly scheduled elections.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

Black newspapers—unabashedly partisan on issues pertaining to the Negro—refused to censor themselves, despite the federal government’s threat to level sedition charges against them.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.