Definitions
devoted to a cause or party
Word origin
From French partisan, from Italian partigiano (“defender of a party”), from parte (“part”). Doublet of partigiano. Attested in English from the late 15th century in the noun sense of "party adherent", and in related adjective senses from the 16th century. The "guerrilla fighter" sense influenced by Serbo-Croatian partizan, Russian партиза́н (partizán), from the same source.
Used in a sentence
“"Strong partisans of neither party, Indiana farmers failed to act as a block […]"”
“partisan officer, partisan corps”
“They were blinded by partisan zeal.”
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Devoted supporter”8 letters
02“Strong supporter”8 letters
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