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partisan in German

partisan in German is Partisane, Partisan — partisan means a strong, often unquestioning supporter of a party, cause, or leader.

partisan in German

Partisane
noun
(historical) A long-handled spear with a triangular, double-edged blade having lateral projections, in some forms also used in boar hunting.
Partisan
noun
A fervent, sometimes militant, supporter or proponent of a party, cause, faction, person, or idea.

What does "partisan" mean?

  1. noun A strong, often unquestioning supporter of a party, cause, or leader.
    "The rally was full of partisans waving flags for their candidate."
  2. noun A guerrilla fighter operating behind enemy lines, especially during wartime.
    "The partisans sabotaged railway lines to slow the invading army."
  3. adj Strongly biased in favour of one side, party, or cause.
    "The debate quickly turned partisan, with neither side willing to compromise."
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partisan in a sentence

  • The rally was full of partisans waving flags for their candidate.
  • The partisans sabotaged railway lines to slow the invading army.
  • The debate quickly turned partisan, with neither side willing to compromise.

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What is "partisan" in German?

"partisan" in German is Partisane, Partisan. partisan means: A strong, often unquestioning supporter of a party, cause, or leader.

How do you use "partisan" in a sentence?

Example: "The rally was full of partisans waving flags for their candidate." In German, "partisan" is Partisane, Partisan.

Are there other ways to say "partisan" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "partisan": Partisane, Partisan.

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