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Meaning Of Partisan
n.
An adherent to a party or faction; esp., one who is
strongly and passionately devoted to a party or an interest.
n.
The commander of a body of detached light troops engaged
in making forays and harassing an enemy.
n.
Any member of such a corps.
a.
Adherent to a party or faction; especially, having the
character of blind, passionate, or unreasonable adherence to a party;
as, blinded by partisan zeal.
a.
Serving as a partisan in a detached command; as, a
partisan officer or corps.
n.
A kind of halberd or pike; also, a truncheon; a staff.