Partisan ( noun , adjective )

(As a noun)

Partisan ( noun )

1. A strong supporter of a party, group, or cause.
2. A member of a group of irregular soldiers engaged in guerrilla warfare.

Origin:

Mid 16th century: from french, from italian partigiano, from parte "party".

Examples:

1. He is a partisan of the socialist party.
2. She is a partisan of the environmental movement.
3. He is a partisan of the President.
4. The partisans fought against the German occupation during World War II.
5. The partisan movement was active in the countryside.

(As an adjective)

Partisan ( adjective )

1. A strong supporter of a party, group, or cause.
2. A member of a group of irregular soldiers engaged in guerrilla warfare.

Origin:

Mid 16th century: from french, from italian partigiano, from parte "party".

Examples:

1. He is a partisan of the socialist party.
2. She is a partisan of the environmental movement.
3. He is a partisan of the President.
4. The partisans fought against the German occupation during World War II.
5. The partisan movement was active in the countryside.