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

Perhaps I had slipped unawares for a time into the delusions of a party man—but I do not think so.

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Although the bent of his mind was more Liberal than Conservative, he was not a party man in its narrow sense.

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By the time he is bald he has learnt better, and he's a party man, but he has lost time in the meanwhile.

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He is the most useful and efficient party man we have; is honest, and always right.

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And then to think of Harald Rejn beginning that nonsense about my being a coward, because I refused to become a party man!

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