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Meaning of partisan
A strong supporter of a particular cause, party, or movement.
Etymology of partisan
The word "partisan" originated in the 15th century, from the Old French "partisan", meaning "a strong supporter of a particular cause or party"
It is derived from the Old French "parti", meaning "party" or "side", and the suffix "-an", which forms a noun indicating a person or thing
Historically, the term referred to a member of a guerrilla band or other irregular military force, but it has since expanded to include strong supporters of various causes, parties, or movements
Synonyms
advocate
supporter
backer
champion
proponent
adherent
follower
devotee
enthusiast
fanatic
zealot
sectarian
factionist
loyalist
dogmatist
extremist
radical
militant
activist
campaigner
promoter
defender
apologist
sympathizer
ally
associate
colleague
collaborator
accomplice
accessory
abettor
assistant
coconspirator
confederate
conspirator
Definitions
- A strong supporter of a particular cause, party, or movement
- A member of a guerrilla band or other irregular military force
- A strong and enthusiastic supporter of a particular sports team or player
Usage Examples
- The politician's partisan views made it difficult for her to reach across the aisle and work with members of the opposing party
- The partisan crowd cheered wildly as their team took the field
- The artist's use of partisan imagery in her work sparked controversy and debate among critics and viewers
Antonyms
opponent
adversary
enemy
foe
antagonist
detractor
critic
skeptic
dissenter
objector
neutral
impartial
unbiased
unaligned
nonpartisan
independent
moderate
centrist
middle-of-the-roader
pragmatist
compromiser
mediator
peacemaker
conciliator