partisan

Definitions

A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.

Prejudiced in favor of a particular cause.

A member of an armed group formed to fight secretly against an occupying force.

Examples

The news report was criticized for its clear partisan bias in favor of the incumbent candidate.

It is becoming increasingly difficult to pass legislation in such a deeply partisan political climate.

She refused to take a partisan stance, arguing that the issue required a more objective and balanced approach.

Synonyms

biased prejudiced factional sectarian one-sided partial jaundiced

Antonyms

impartial neutral unbiased objective fair disinterested nonpartisan