partisan

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈpɑː.tɪˌzæn/ or /ˌpɑː.tɪˈzæn/
• (US) IPA: /ˈpɑr.ɾɪ.zən/ or /ˈpɑr.ɾə.zən/

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Noun

Singular partisan

Plural partisans

1. (countable) A partisan is a person who is a supporter of a political party, or of an idea. He or she may also be militant, ready to use force to fight for his or her cause.