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partisan

Meanings
  • noun

    A person who takes part in, is involved with, or supports a particular cause, group, or political party.

    - "He is a partisan of the Democratic Party."
    - "The partisans of the revolution fought bravely."
Pronunciation




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  2. /ˈpɑɹ.ɾə.zən/



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  4. /ˈpɑɹ.ɾə.zən/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with partisan
champion , panion , stratagen
Variants
List of all variants of partisan that leads to same result
partisan , partisanly , partisans , partizan , partizans
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'partisans', meaning 'supporter' or 'follower'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'partisan' was originally used in the context of religious wars in Europe during the Middle Ages.

  2. In the United States, the term 'partisan' is often used to describe political affiliations, but it can also be used more broadly to refer to any strong supporter or advocate of a particular cause or belief.

Related Concepts
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  1. nonpartisan: Someone who is not affiliated with or supporting any particular political party or group.

  2. partisanship: The state of being partisan or the attitude of being biased towards a particular cause, group, or political party.

Culture
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In literature, 'partisan' is often used to describe individuals who are deeply committed to a particular cause or belief, sometimes to the point of fanaticism. In art, the term can refer to a supporter or advocate of a particular style or movement.

How to Memorize "partisan"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person wearing the colors and symbols of their favorite political party or cause.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'partisan' with the idea of strong support or allegiance.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'partisan' comes from the Latin word 'partisans', meaning 'supporter' or 'follower'.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'partisan', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Association of the word: Think of the word 'party' which is a synonym for 'group'. A partisan is someone who is strongly dedicated to a particular party or group, often showing bias or prejudice towards others.

2. Visualize the word: Imagine a group of people at a party, each holding a banner or flag representing their political party. The word 'partisan' can be associated with these people who are fiercely loyal to their political beliefs.

3. Break down the word: The word 'partisan' can be broken down into 'part' and 'isan'. 'Part' means a portion or share, and 'isan' can be thought of as 'a person who is'. So, a partisan is a person who is identified with a particular portion or share.

4. Create a mnemonic: Come up with a sentence that starts with the word 'Partisan' and is easy to remember, such as 'Partisan Peter always wears his political party's pin to show his loyalty.'

5. Use the word in a sentence: Practice using the word 'partisan' in a sentence. This will help you remember the word and its meaning in context. For example, 'The partisan crowd cheered as their candidate took the stage.'

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