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partizan

partizan

1 8.4
A person who strongly supports a group or cause and ignores other views
  • noun
  • /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/
  • Archaic
: partidario

Examples

  • 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.

  • Many fans are partizans of their local football team, passionately supporting them during the season.

  • As a loyal partizan of the reform campaign, she spoke at events and organized community meetings.

Synonyms

fan
vspartizan
∞ 1.0

A person who likes and supports a singer, team, or show

is more about intense biased allegiance than simple enthusiasm
supporter
vspartizan
810 1.0

A person who backs a team or a cause

implies ardent enthusiastic commitment and often biased loyalty
enthusiast
vspartizan
81 3.4

A person who is very interested and excited about a hobby or subject

focuses on loyal often biased backing for people or causes
partisan
vspartizan
40 7.0

A strong supporter of a person, group, or cause who is not fair to other views

is the same idea but used across nonpolitical as well as political situations
factionalist
vspartizan
8.7

Someone shows strong support for one group inside an organization, causing division

is strong loyalty without actively promoting group division

Antonyms

198 3.6

Not supporting either side in a conflict

1 3.4

On the other side in a fight, game, or argument

How Partisan

zealot
  • Offensive
40 8.1
partizan
  • Archaic
1 8.4
loyalist
43 4.8
supporter
810 1.0
sympathizer
34 4.8

Surface Forms

partizan singular
partizans plural

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.