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- pronunciation:
- par
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par
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par
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zaen
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a person who is strongly or actively devoted to some cause, idea, group, or person.
- synonyms:
- supporter
- antonyms:
- nonpartisan
- similar words:
- adherent, ally, devotee, disciple, enthusiast, fan, fanatic, follower, regular, sectary, zealot
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definition 2: |
a member of an unofficial military group fighting for some cause, group, or person; guerilla.
- synonyms:
- guerrilla
- similar words:
- insurgent, irregular
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related words: |
following, friend |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
devoted to or favoring a particular cause, group, political party, or the like.
Rather than voting according to her own conscience, the congresswoman voted in a partisan way.- synonyms:
- partial
- antonyms:
- impartial, neutral, nonpartisan, unprejudiced
- similar words:
- biased, devoted, dogmatic, one-sided, parochial, prejudiced, subjective, sympathetic
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definition 2: |
of, concerning, or resembling partisans.
- similar words:
- fanatic, fanatical, militant, zealous
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related words: |
opinionated, party |
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derivation: |
partisanship (n.) |
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