Synonyms for

Partisans

Verb / ˈpɑ:rtʌzʌnz / Another word for partisans — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Partisans are people who strongly support a particular cause or group.

Synonyms & similar words

partisan zealot nonpartisan partizan enthusiast drumbeater supporters followers adherents devotees champions advocates backers sympathizers allies friends associates members partizans zealots fanatics enthusiasts activists proponents defenders protectors

Example sentences

  1. The partisans of the football team wore matching jerseys and hats.
  2. The political partisans held a rally in support of their candidate.
  3. The environmental partisans worked hard to protect the endangered species.
  4. The art partisans admired the beautiful paintings at the museum.
  5. The religious partisans gathered to worship together.

Quotes

  • 'The partisan, when he is engaged in a dispute, cares nothing about the rights of the question, but is anxious only to convince his hearers of his own assertions.' - Plato
  • 'Partisanship is our great curse. We too readily assume that everything has two sides and that it is our duty to be on one or the other.' - James Harvey Robinson
  • 'Partisanship is just another word for dogmatism, and dogmatism is just another word for blindness.' - Joseph Brodsky

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