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Partisan
01
a type of polearm used in the 16th and 17th centuries, featuring a long tapering double-edged blade with lateral projections, designed for thrusting and slashing in infantry combat
Examples
The museum displayed a partisan alongside other Renaissance-era weapons.
Soldiers wielded partisans to defend against cavalry charges.
02
a devoted and often biased supporter of a cause, political party, or leader
Examples
The debate grew heated as partisans defended their candidates with zeal.
She was a lifelong partisan of environmental reform.
partisan
01
displaying support and favoritism toward a party or cause, usually without giving it much thought
Examples
The partisan media outlet only presents news that aligns with its political agenda.
Partisan politics often lead to gridlock and polarization within government institutions.
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