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party man

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noun

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

Origin of party man

First recorded in 1685–95

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Examples from the Web for party man

Historical Examples of party man

By inclination and training Galen was the reverse of a party-man.
On the Natural Faculties
Galen
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
That is: One must belong to a party body and soul, else one is not truly a party-man, but more or less—an egoist.
The Ego and His Own
Max Stirner
What crowds, mobs and jams did assail all polling booths, casting ballots to land a party-man in City Hall!
Gadsby
Ernest Vincent Wright

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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