Word
Partisan
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
par-ti-san
Definition
- n. - An adherent to a party or faction; esp., one who is
strongly and passionately devoted to a party or an interest.
- n. - The commander of a body of detached light troops engaged
in making forays and harassing an enemy.
- n. - Any member of such a corps.
- a. - Adherent to a party or faction; especially, having the
character of blind, passionate, or unreasonable adherence to a party;
as, blinded by partisan zeal.
- a. - Serving as a partisan in a detached command; as, a
partisan officer or corps.
- n. - A kind of halberd or pike; also, a truncheon; a staff.
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