party-spirited
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Definition
Adjective: * Devoted to a political party: Showing strong, often uncritical, loyalty and support for a specific political party and its policies.
Usage
The adjective "party-spirited" describes a person, action, or attitude that prioritizes the interests and success of a particular political party above other considerations, such as independent judgment or the broader public good. It often carries a slightly negative connotation, implying blind or excessive partisanship.
Examples
- The party-spirited members voted along strict party lines, regardless of their personal opinions on the bill.
- Her party-spirited editorial praised the candidate's every move while ignoring any potential flaws.
- He was known for his party-spirited loyalty, always defending the party's position in public debates.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used to critique political discourse that is more about team rivalry than substantive policy debate.
- The debate degenerated into party-spirited attacks rather than a discussion of the issues.
Variants and Related Words
- Partisan (adj/n): A more common synonym for "party-spirited." As a noun, it means a strong supporter of a party.
- Partisanship (n): The state or quality of being partisan; biased, party-spirited behavior.
- Party-line (adj): Conforming to the official policy of a political party (e.g., a ).
Synonyms
- Partisan
- Biased
- Factional
- Sectarian (in a political context)
Antonyms
- Bipartisan
- Independent
- Nonpartisan
- Unbiased
Adjective
- devoted to a political party