partisan

/pˈɑːtɪsən/

/ˈpɑɹtəzən/

Partisan

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

a fervent and even militant proponent of something

synonyms : drumbeater

an emphatic supporter of a cause, political party, or person

synonyms : enthusiast

partisan

displaying support and favoritism toward a party or cause, usually without giving it much thought

Examples

1. Young people become partisans.

2. Voters become more partisan.

3. Partisan polarization was at very low levels.

4. -A lot of us are partisans on either side.