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partisan definition and meaning

n. An adherent to a party or faction; esp., one who is strongly and passionately devoted to a party or an interest.
n. The commander of a body of detached light troops engaged in making forays and harassing an enemy.
n. Any member of such a corps.
a. Adherent to a party or faction; especially, having the character of blind, passionate, or unreasonable adherence to a party; as, blinded by partisan zeal.
a. Serving as a partisan in a detached command; as, a partisan officer or corps.
n. A kind of halberd or pike; also, a truncheon; a staff.

Crossword clues for partisan

- Adherent
- Biased
- Factional adherent
- Guerrilla
- One-sided
- Sparta in ruins through being one-sided
- Zealous countryman