party politics

American  

noun

(usually used with a singular verb)

1. politics based on strict adherence to the policies and principles of a political party regardless of the public interest; partisan loyalism.

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party politics British  

plural noun

1. politics conducted through, by, or for parties, as opposed to other interests or the public good

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Etymology

Origin of party politics

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

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party politics

Internal campaign giving reflects the structure of party politics in the House.

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026

My hope for this country: My hope for the future of the country is unity, kind of growing beyond party politics and seeing what makes us so great as America.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026

Nancy Pelosi, who will retire in January, insisted the institute would not be aligned with party politics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

Defeat "will pose enormous problems for the party," politics expert Laura McAllister of Cardiff University told AFP.

From Barron's ● May 4, 2026

So, too, in some states judicial elections are held at a different date from other elections, in order to minimize the influence of party politics in the selection of judges.

From Government in the United States National, State and Local by Garner, James Wilford