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.