partisan
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9.9
- noun
- /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/
- Archaic
:
partesana
- Yugoslav partisan
- Tito's partisans
- anti-fascist partisans
Examples
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I was able to locate a Home Army partisan who knew Eugen.
Fiction book (1991) -
In Grenoble, there is a spot with a simple plaque that commemorates six partisans murdered by the Nazis.
Blog text (20) -
The only other cases of movements of comparable size that have survived for long periods without outside aid are Tito's partisans during the Second World War and Abdul Al Krim's Republic of the Rif during the interwar period in North Africa.
Academic text (1990) -
The knight wielded a heavy partisan in battle, showcasing his skill in combat.
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In the museum, there is an impressive display of a partisan used during the 17th century.
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The history book described how soldiers used the partisan as an effective weapon in the past.
Synonyms
194
1.2
A long pole with a sharp point used for hunting or fishing
A long spear-like weapon with a double-edged blade and side spikes used in the 1500s and 1600s
Surface Forms
Etymology
Partisan (weapon) gets its name from fighters who belonged to a part 'part' or 'party', because these soldiers often used a long spear in battle, so the weapon took their name.