partizan
- noun
- /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/
- Archaic
Examples
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The men had joined a Montenegrin Partizan unit.
Academic text (1997) -
The liberation committees set up by Tito and his Partizans in World War II to serve as local authorities in the conquered territories were not averse to the use of violence.
Academic text (1997) -
He was a dedicated partizan of the environmental movement, attending rallies and advocating for sustainable practices.
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Many fans are partizans of their local football team, passionately supporting them during the season.
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As a loyal partizan of the reform campaign, she spoke at events and organized community meetings.
Synonyms
A person who likes and supports a singer, team, or show
A person who backs a team or a cause
A person who is very interested and excited about a hobby or subject
A strong supporter of a person, group, or cause who is not fair to other views
Someone shows strong support for one group inside an organization, causing division
Antonyms
How Partisan
Surface Forms
Etymology
Partizan meaning an enthusiastic supporter comes from a word meaning 'part' or 'side', the same root as party, so a partizan is someone who strongly takes one 'side' in a group or cause.