partisan

/ˈpɑː.tɪˌzæn/ · noun

Meaning

An adherent to a party or faction.
A fervent, sometimes militant, supporter or proponent of a party, cause, faction, person, or idea.
A member of a band of detached light, irregular troops acting behind occupying enemy lines in the ways of harassment or sabotage; a guerrilla fighter.
The commander of a body of detached light troops engaged in making forays and harassing an enemy.
Serving as commander or member of a body of detached light troops.
Adherent to a party or faction; especially, having the character of blind, passionate, or unreasonable adherence to a party.
Devoted to or biased in support of a party, group, or cause.
A long-handled spear with a triangular, double-edged blade having lateral projections, in some forms also used in boar hunting.
A soldier armed with such a weapon.

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