Word
partisanship
Phoneticspar·ti·san·ship, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɑɹtəzənˌʃɪp/
UK/pˈɑːtɪsənʃˌɪp/
Definition
n. strong support for a specific political party or group. It often makes people care more about their own side than about what is fair for everyone.
n. strong support for a particular political party, faction, or cause. Often implies a lack of impartiality or an unwillingness to consider alternative viewpoints.
Examples
“The debate was ruined by the extreme partisanship of the candidates.”
“The committee's decision was criticized for being driven by partisanship rather than objective evidence.”
“While some argue that partisanship is a necessary feature of democratic competition, others fear it is eroding the public's trust in the very institutions it is meant to serve.”
Examples
simple
“The debate was ruined by the extreme partisanship of the candidates.”
contextual
“The committee's decision was criticized for being driven by partisanship rather than objective evidence.”
complex
“While some argue that partisanship is a necessary feature of democratic competition, others fear it is eroding the public's trust in the very institutions it is meant to serve.”
Real-World Examples
“For one thing, despite its reported demise as a victim of polarization and more recent bare-knuckle partisanship, bipartisanship still produces many significant legislative agreements in Congress.” “The 1920s weren’t devoid of partisanship, graft and scandal.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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