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   par·ti·san

   /ˈpärdəz(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person: "partisans of the exiled Stuarts" Similar supporterfolloweradherentdevoteechampionbackerupholderpromoterfanaticfanenthusiaststalwartzealotdisciplevotaryboostercohortinformal:rooterrare:janissarysectary
   • 2. a member of an armed group formed to fight secretly against an occupying force, in particular one operating in enemy-occupied Yugoslavia, Italy, and parts of eastern Europe in World War II: "the partisans opened fire from the woods" Similar guerrillafreedom fighterresistance fightermember of the resistanceunderground fighterirregular soldierirregularterrorist

   adjective

   • 1. prejudiced in favor of a particular cause: "we will need people to put partisan politics aside and work with us for the good of the country"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from French, via Italian dialect from Italian partigiano, from parte ‘part’ (from Latin pars, part-).

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2. www.vedantu.com › question-answer › partisan-means-a-partyPartisan means _____.A. Party which runs the governmentB. Affair...

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   Jun 24, 2024 · A partisan is a person who is strongly committed to their party. This person strongly supports the policies of their party and is strongly reluctant to compromise with the opposition parties. The use of the word ‘partisan’ has changed a lot over the last sixty years.

3. www.ablison.com › pros-and-cons-of-partisanshipPros and Cons of Partisanship | Ablison

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   Jun 23, 2024 · Partisanship provides individuals with a sense of belonging and identity, strengthening group cohesion and motivating collective action. Partisanship promotes clear decision-making through distinct ideologies and healthy competition between parties, leading to innovative ideas and solutions.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Yugoslav_PartisansYugoslav Partisans - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · The Yugoslav Partisans, [note 1] [11] or the National Liberation Army, [note 2] officially the National Liberation Army and Partisan Detachments of Yugoslavia, [note 3] [12] was the communist -led anti-fascist resistance to the Axis powers (chiefly Nazi Germany) in occupied Yugoslavia during World War II.

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   Jun 26, 2024 · define partisan. Choose matching definition. an elected official to represent us. a person who holds trust or responsibility for the benefit of citizens; ...

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   Jun 29, 2024 · The focus is on the measurement of partisanship, its social nature, its origins in convergent identities, and its ability to generate strong emotions and drive political engagement. Lastly, areas for future partisanship research are discussed.

7. www.britannica.com › topic › primary-electionPrimary election | Description, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 21, 2024 · Primaries may be closed (partisan), allowing only declared party members to vote, or open (nonpartisan), enabling all voters to choose which party’s primary they wish to vote in without declaring any party affiliation. Primaries may be direct or indirect.

8. www.britannica.com › topic › political-partyPolitical party | Definition, Types, Functions, Examples, & Facts

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   Jun 23, 2024 · political party, a group of persons organized to acquire and exercise political power. Political parties originated in their modern form in Europe and the United States in the 19th century, along with the electoral and parliamentary systems, whose development reflects the evolution of parties.