partisan
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[ pahr-tuh-zuhn, -suhn; British pahr-tuh-zan ]SHOW IPA
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noun
an adherent or supporter of a person, group, party, or cause, especially a person who shows a biased, emotional allegiance.
Military. a member of a party of light or irregular troops engaged in harassing an enemy, especially a member of a guerrilla band engaged in fighting or sabotage against an occupying army.
adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of partisans; partial to a specific party, person, etc.:partisan politics.
of, relating to, or carried on by military partisans or guerrillas.