partisanship
pronunciation
How to pronounce partisanship in British English:
UK ['pɑ:tɪzænʃɪp]
How to pronounce partisanship in American English:
US ['pɑtɪzænʃɪp]
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- Noun:
- an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives
Word Origin
- partisanship (n.)
- 1831, from partisan + -ship.
Example
- 1. The main obstacle is not partisanship , but individualism .
- 2. Sen. mccain cast his actions wednesday as bold moves that rise above partisanship .
- 3. He talks of moving beyond partisanship , but according to the national journal , a non-partisan magazine for beltway types , he had the most liberal voting record in the entire senate last year .
- 4. The first is partisanship at home .
- 5. The second concern has to do with partisanship .