[ 'pα:tɪzan , ˌpα:tɪ'zan ]
■ noun
1》 a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.
2》 a member of an armed group fighting secretly against an occupying force.
■ adjective prejudiced in favour of a particular cause.
Derivatives
~ship noun
Origin
C16: from Fr., via Ital. dialect from Ital. partigiano , from parte 'part'.