I. noun
1.
Synonyms: follower , adherent, cohort, disciple, henchman, satellite, sectary, sectator, supporter
Related Word: backer, champion, upholder; die-hard, stalwart
Contrasted words: adversary, antagonist, opponent
2.
an irregular soldier who operates behind enemy lines
a train blown up by partisans
Synonyms: guerrilla, irregular, patriot
II. adjective
Synonyms: biased 2, colored, jaundiced, one-sided, partial, prejudiced, prepossessed, tendentious, unindifferent, warped
Related Word: denominational, factional, sectarian; blind, devoted, die-hard, fanatic, unreasoning
Contrasted words: impartial, indifferent, unbiased, unprejudiced
Antonyms: nonpartisan