Party Man (Noun)
Meaning
A member of a political party who follows strictly the party line.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The party man was expected to vote yes on the bill, even though it was unpopular with his constituents.
- She was known as a party man in her earlier years, but later became a vocal critic of the party's leadership.
- The politician was accused of being a mindless party man, who never questioned the orders of the party hierarchy.
- As a loyal party man, he was chosen to introduce the party's presidential candidate at the national convention.
- The party man's opposition to the proposed legislation was seen as a rare instance of dissent within the party ranks.