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partisans

/ˈpɑːtɪzænz/ /ˈpɑːrtɪzænz/

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noun

An adherent to a party or faction.

Examples :

"The political debate became heated as partisans on both sides argued fiercely for their candidate. "

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noun

A fervent, sometimes militant, supporter or proponent of a party, cause, faction, person, or idea.

Examples :

"The political debate turned ugly when partisans on both sides started shouting insults. "

politics person group

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noun

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.

Examples :

"During the war, partisans hid in the forest and attacked enemy supply trucks. "

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noun

The commander of a body of detached light troops engaged in making forays and harassing an enemy.

Examples :

"During the guerilla war, the partisans ambushed the supply trucks, disrupting the enemy's ability to fight. "

military war group person

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noun

A long-handled spear with a triangular, double-edged blade having lateral projections, in some forms also used in boar hunting.

Examples :

"The museum display showed various weapons, including halberds, pikes, and partisans, used by soldiers in the past. "

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noun

A soldier armed with such a weapon.

Examples :

"The historical museum displayed a collection of weapons, including several old partisans, long spears with decorative blades. "

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