Partisanship

/ˈpɑːrtɪzənʃɪp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The strong support of their party and its policies, often leading to bias or unfairness against opposing parties.

The partisanship in the legislature has made it difficult to pass bipartisan legislation.

Actions, statements, or attitudes that reflect allegiance to a political party.

The media's partisanship was evident in its biased coverage of the election.

A tendency to favor one party or cause over another, often to the detriment of objective judgment.

Voter partisanship has increased in recent years, dividing the electorate along party lines.

The quality or state of being partisan, often characterized by a lack of neutrality.

Partisanship was evident in the heated debates during the campaign season.

Derived from the word 'partisan', meaning a supporter of a party or cause, with the suffix '-ship' indicating a state or condition.

party line

The official position or policy of a political party.

partisan politics

Political actions or decisions that are strongly influenced by allegiance to party ideology.

partisan divide

The ideological and partisan differences that separate parties.

partisan

A committed member of a political party.

faction

A small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

bipartisanship

The agreement or cooperation between two political parties that usually oppose each other's policies.

Red or Blue supporter

He's a die-hard Red supporter, showing his partisanship every election.

Political junkie

Being a political junkie, her partisanship is evident in all her social media posts.