PARTISAN

(noun) a pike with a long tapering double-edged blade with lateral projections; 16th and 17th centuries
synonyms : partizan
He used the partisan deftly to overthrow his opponent. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
synonyms : enthusiast , partizan
She has always been a partisan for socialism. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a fervent and even militant proponent of something
synonyms : drumbeater , zealot
The partisans attacked the mayor's residence at night. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) devoted to a cause or party
synonyms : partizan
His partisan manner made everybody angry. -added by naila_inlas

Mnemonics for partisan

(Tag: ) parti(think of a political party)+san(son)...so a father who is favouring his son's political party, instead of a good party.
added by preetisoni2411 Edit Mnemonic

Was this mnemonic useful ? +36 -3
(Tag: ) A partisan says, 'my party is my SON, my daughter, my mom & my dad'
added by rizvi Edit Mnemonic

Was this mnemonic useful ? +6 -2
(Tag: ) just d way civism is being a good citizen, partism (reminds of partisan) is being a good(ardent) supporter of a party/group/person/activity
added by amit_chauhan3011 Edit Mnemonic

Was this mnemonic useful ? +1 -0
(Tag: english) PARTison -> taking a PART or side
added by itspossible Edit Mnemonic

Was this mnemonic useful ? +0 -1
(Tag: )
added by Walkingdictionary Edit Mnemonic

Was this mnemonic useful ? +0 -0
(Tag: ) Partisan almost sounds like "party-fan".. Someone who strongly supports partying it up :)
added by Walkingdictionary Edit Mnemonic

Was this mnemonic useful ? +0 -0

Account Login

Forgot your password ?

New to Mnemonic Dictionary?