party man

noun

1. a person belonging to a political party, especially one who adheres strictly or blindly to its principles and policies.

party man

noun

1. a loyal member of a political party, esp one who is extremely loyal or devoted

Word History and Origins

Origin of party man¹

First recorded in 1685–95

Example Sentences

“Aaron Henry felt betrayed by Diggs,” Mr. Orr states, and Henry complained that Diggs “turned out to be a party man” rather than a movement champion.

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Men have critiqued her videos on production and grammar, and one party man decided to write a newspaper column for her, believing she wasn’t up to the task.

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This was the essence of the charge that he was a “party man.”

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He is a party man who goes where it goes.

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"Biden has been an influential Democrat through all of this. He has been a loyal party man," wrote Pierce.

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