partizan

• Décrit une personne fortement engagée envers un groupe, une cause ou un point de vue, souvent de manière partiale ou intransigeante.

Describes a person who is strongly committed to a particular group, cause, or viewpoint, often in a biased or uncompromising way.

1. Devoted to a cause or partyC1formal

   Strongly supporting a particular person, group, or cause, often without considering other viewpoints.

   partisan

   • The debate became highly partisan, with each side refusing to compromise.
   • His partisan loyalty to the political party was unwavering.
   • The newspaper's coverage was criticized for being too partisan.

   Synonymesdoctrinaireone-sidedopinionatedpartialprejudicedsectarianslantedtendentious

   Antonymesdetacheddisinterestedimpartialindifferentneutralobjectiveunbiased

• Nom désignant un partisan fervent, souvent peu critique, d'une personne, d'une cause ou d'un groupe.

A noun referring to a strong, often uncritical supporter of a particular person, cause, or group.

1. Ardent supporterB2formal

   A strong and enthusiastic supporter of a person, group, or cause.

   Partisan, ardente supportrice

   • He is a loyal partizan of the local football club.
   • The politician's partizans cheered loudly at the rally.
   • She remained a partizan of the movement despite the criticism.

   Synonymesadherentadvocatebackerchampiondevoteeenthusiastfanfollowerloyalistsupporter

   Antonymesadversaryantagonistcriticdetractoropponent

2. Historical weaponC2formal

   A type of polearm with a long, tapering double-edged blade and lateral projections, used in the 16th and 17th centuries.

   Partisane (arme)

   • The museum displayed a partizan from the Renaissance era.
   • Soldiers in the 17th century often carried a partizan as a ceremonial weapon.
   • The partizan was a versatile weapon used by guards and infantry.

   Synonymespartisan