partisanship

Rarely par·ti·san·ry

[pahr-tuh-zuhn-ship, -suhn]

noun

1. support of a person, group, party, or cause, especially when seen as biased or emotional: I found myself hoping that the astronomical community would leave Pluto’s planetary status as it was and began following the debate, although my partisanship didn’t extend to letter writing.

   Regardless of the panelists’ political leanings or partisanship, all political topics will be considered for discussion.

   I found myself hoping that the astronomical community would leave Pluto’s planetary status as it was and began following the debate, although my partisanship didn’t extend to letter writing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of partisanship¹

partisan ¹ ( def. ) + -ship ( def. )

Example Sentences

Following stories that are important to local communities tends to reduce partisanship and political polarization by encouraging voters to make choices based on how a candidate’s policies might affect local conditions.

From Salon

“In an era of negative partisanship, people are motivated to vote more by dislike of the other party than by love for their own.”

From Los Angeles Times

On his overall approval and on other parts of his agenda, including the tariffs and Medicaid cuts, “the strength of the partisanship is very clear,” Mora said.

From Los Angeles Times

Two legal experts on the call expressed grave concerns with such partisanship — especially in Texas.

From Los Angeles Times

Race still does play a role, in large part because race and partisanship are so closely intertwined nationally, but especially in the District.

From Salon

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