Canadian English Meaning of partisan

partisan

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Definitions and Meaning of partisan in English

Wordnet

partisan (n)

a fervent and even militant proponent of something

an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity

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

Wordnet

partisan (a)

devoted to a cause or party

Webster

partisan (n.)

An adherent to a party or faction; esp., one who is strongly and passionately devoted to a party or an interest.

The commander of a body of detached light troops engaged in making forays and harassing an enemy.

Any member of such a corps.

A kind of halberd or pike; also, a truncheon; a staff.

Webster

partisan (a.)

Adherent to a party or faction; especially, having the character of blind, passionate, or unreasonable adherence to a party; as, blinded by partisan zeal.

Serving as a partisan in a detached command; as, a partisan officer or corps.

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