war party

noun

1. U.S. History. a group of American Indians prepared for war.
2. any political party or group that advocates war.

Word History and Origins

Origin of war party¹

An Americanism dating back to 1745–55

Example Sentences

Pop Art exploded onto the scene as an unexpected post-war party—a daring distraction from the anxieties of an age of austerity.

From The Daily Beast

His captivity must have taught him that every war-party would be instructed to bring him in alive if possible.

From Project Gutenberg

In spite of his fair hair and blue eyes he has always been closer to the war party than has his father.

From Project Gutenberg

The sun had not appeared when the war party left the grove and cantered away toward the Kiowa camp.

From Project Gutenberg

In the meantime Painted Weasel had ridden away to acquaint his companions with the plans of the war party.

From Project Gutenberg

Then a warrior rode out on each side of the war party and galloped his pony in a circle.

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