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Partisan Definition & Meaning

partisan
adjective
  1. devoted to a cause or party
noun
  1. a fervent and even militant proponent of something
  2. an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
  3. a pike with a long tapering double-edged blade with lateral projections; 16th and 17th centuries

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Frequently asked questions

What does partisan mean?
devoted to a cause or party a fervent and even militant proponent of something an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity a pike with a long tapering double-edged blade with lateral projections; 16th and 17th centuries
What part of speech is partisan?
Partisan is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does partisan have?
Partisan has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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