Definition

Noun: 1. Devotion to a political party: A strong, often uncritical, loyalty and enthusiasm for a particular political party, its policies, and its leaders, typically prioritizing the party's success over other considerations.

Usage

Party spirit is used to describe a mindset or attitude characterized by strong partisan loyalty. It often implies that this loyalty influences a person's judgment and actions. - It functions as a non-count noun (uncountable noun). - It is commonly used in political commentary and analysis.

Examples

• The debate was less about policy and more about raw party spirit.
• He criticized the committee's decision, claiming it was driven by party spirit rather than the public good.
• In the heat of the campaign, party spirit often overrides thoughtful discussion.

Advanced Usage

• "To be filled with party spirit": To be strongly motivated by partisan loyalty.
  • The activists were filled with party spirit as they canvassed the neighborhood.
• "Blind party spirit": Used to emphasize uncritical, unquestioning loyalty.
  • The senator urged colleagues to move beyond blind party spirit and seek compromise.

Variants and Related Words

• Partisanship (n): A very close synonym, meaning biased, sometimes prejudiced, support for one party or cause.
• Partisan (n/adj): (n) A strong supporter of a party; (adj) showing strong, often biased, support for a party.
• Factionalism (n): The state of being divided into factions (small, organized groups within a larger one), which can be related to intense within a group.

Synonyms

• Partisanship
• Sectarianism
• Zealotry (in a political context)
• Tribal loyalty (figurative)

Antonyms

• Bipartisanship
• Independence
• Impartiality
• Nonpartisanship

Related Idioms/Phrases

• "Toe the party line": To conform strictly to the official policy or doctrine of a political party. This is a common behavior resulting from .
  • Despite his personal doubts, the minister felt pressured to toe the party line.

Noun

1. devotion to a political party