Vocabulary
Partisan
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person
Urdu meaning
جاندار، طرفدار، حامی
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- This trend is now absent, because with reciprocal access denial, the majority of media houses and social media channels have resorted to a partisan and reactionary approach in reporting the conflict.
- Over 4.5 million American Muslims may not share their president`s grief, especially when they recall Kirk`s partisan writings.
- In response to Kirk`s assassination, Trump chose not to soothe partisan flames.
- Partisan views aside, there is little evidence anywhere of any of the governments provincial or federal being prepared to deal with the rage of climate change.
- The presence of multiple bodies with overlapping mandates further creates more entry points for political interference, thereby heightening the risk of manipulation for partisan gains.
Synonyms
supporter, follower, adherent, devotee, champion, backer
Antonyms
impartial, unbiased
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