party man

noun

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

Nearby words

party boat, party girl, party line, party liner, party list, party man, party politics, party poop, party pooper, party popper, party wall

Origin of party man

First recorded in 1685–95

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Examples from the Web for party man

Ask not him to make a statesman a party-man, or the churches an apology for his lowness.
Speeches, Addresses, and Occasional Sermons, Volume 1 (of 3)|Theodore Parker
But the Irish lord-lieutenant is always a party-man, and is always surrounded by party-men.
The Land-War In Ireland (1870)|James Godkin
Likewise, that the Author is no Party-man, but a general Meddler.
Benjamin Franklin|Frank Luther Mott
The question whether and to what extent the poet ought to be a party-man is a very complex one.
Main Currents in Nineteenth Century Literature - 6. Young Germany|Georg Brandes

Likewise, that the author is no party-man, but a general meddler.
The Complete Works in Philosophy, Politics and Morals of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin, [Vol 3 of 3]|Benjamin Franklin

British Dictionary definitions for party man

party man

noun

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

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party man

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party man

noun