Word: PARTISAN
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Definition of PARTISAN
- An adherent to a party or faction.
- A fervent, sometimes militant, supporter or proponent of a party, cause, faction, person, or idea.
- A member of a band of detached light, irregular troops acting behind occupying enemy lines in the ways of harassment or sabotage; a guerrilla fighter.
- Serving as commander or member of a body of detached light troops.
"partisan officer, partisan corps"
- Adherent to a party or faction; especially, having the character of blind, passionate, or unreasonable adherence to a party.
"They were blinded by partisan zeal."
- Devoted to or biased in support of a party, group, or cause.
"partisan politics"
- A long-handled spear with a triangular, double-edged blade having lateral projections, in some forms also used in boar hunting.
- A soldier armed with such a weapon.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "partisan" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "partisan", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PARTISAN a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is PARTISAN worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in PARTISAN? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PARTISAN:
- # the partisan effect
- # master of partisan
- # playing with partisan
- # in terms of partisan
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