partisans

Definitions

Strong supporters of a party, cause, or person, often showing biased or uncritical allegiance.

Members of an armed group formed to fight secretly against an occupying force or government.

Examples

The debate became heated as the partisans on both sides refused to compromise on their core principles.

Local partisans gathered in the town square to show their support for the upcoming election candidate.

Synonyms

supporters loyalists adherents devotees zealots factionalists followers

Antonyms

neutrals impartial observers independents moderates nonpartisans unbiased individuals centrists