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Definition of partisanship

partisanship

/ˈpɑːr.tə.zən.ʃɪp/
par · ti · san · ship
Adverb:partisanly
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Adjective:partisan
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• noun

1

Strong, often unreasoning allegiance to a particular political party, faction, or cause, typically accompanied by bias and an unwillingness to compromise with opponents.

Example

"The committee hoped to set aside political partisanship in order to pass the bipartisan infrastructure bill."

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• Rhymes for partisanship

• Nearby Words

partier
parting
partisan
partisanship
partition
partitioning
partly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'partisan' plus the noun suffix '-ship'. 'Partisan' entered English in the mid-16th century via French from Italian 'partigiano' ('member of a faction'), ultimately derived from Latin 'pars' ('part, share, or faction').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Partisanship. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/partisanship
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