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partisan

/ˈpɑːrtɪzən/
par · ti · san 'pɑːr · tɪ · zən
English Definition
n. supporter follower advocate
中文释义
党派分子
Significado en Español
partidista
한국어 뜻
당파적인 사람
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
người theo đảng phái
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Example Sentence

The debate became heated due to partisan bickering.

由于党派争吵，辩论变得激烈。

Synonyms
biased supporter
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
party (faction) extended→ biased, partisan.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “partisan”:

  1. A opponent
  2. B critic
  3. C advocate
  4. D skeptic
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C — advocate. “partisan” means n. supporter follower advocate

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

In a heated political debate, it''s important to distinguish between a __________ perspective and an unbiased one.

  1. A neutral
  2. B partisan
  3. C objective
  4. D impartial
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B — partisan. “partisan” means n. supporter follower advocate

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Common questions about “partisan”

What does “partisan” mean?

partisan — n. supporter follower advocate. In Chinese: 党派分子.

How do you pronounce “partisan”?

partisan is pronounced /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/. It breaks into 3 syllables: par · ti · san.

How do you use “partisan” in a sentence?

The debate became heated due to partisan bickering. (由于党派争吵，辩论变得激烈。)

What are synonyms for “partisan”?

biased, supporter — all close in meaning to partisan (n. supporter follower advocate).

Is “partisan” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. partisan appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “partisan”?

party (faction) extended→ biased, partisan.

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