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Partisan (Noun)

Meaning 1

An ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

  • Enthusiast
  • Partizan

Hypernyms

  • Supporter
  • Champion
  • Booster
  • Admirer
  • Friend

Hyponyms

  • Addict
  • Backslapper
  • Gadgeteer
  • Junkie
  • Junky
  • Balletomane
  • Shutterbug
  • Rooter
  • Freak
  • Sports Fan
  • Fanatic

Related Words

  • Partisanship (noun)
  • Partisan (adjective)

Meaning 2

A fervent and even militant proponent of something.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • She was a partisan of the arts, using her wealth and influence to promote local artists and musicians.
  • As a partisan of environmental causes, he spent much of his free time volunteering for conservation efforts.
  • The celebrity was a vocal partisan of social justice, using her platform to raise awareness about various issues.
  • He was a partisan of small government, advocating for reduced regulations and lower taxes.
  • The politician's partisan of labor unions stance earned her the endorsement of several major unions during her campaign.

Synonyms

  • Zealot
  • Drumbeater

Antonyms

  • Nonpartisan

Hypernyms

  • Advocator
  • Exponent
  • Proponent

Hyponyms

  • Doctrinaire

Related Words

  • Partisanship (noun)

Meaning 3

A pike with a long tapering double-edged blade with lateral projections; 16th and 17th centuries.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Partizan
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