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ˈpɑːtɪzan,
ˌpɑːtɪˈzan/
n.
- a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.
- a member of an armed group fighting secretly against an occupying force.
adj.
prejudiced in favour of a particular cause.
Derivative
Etymology
C16: from Fr., via Ital. dial. from Ital. partigiano, from parte ‘part’.