party man

American

noun

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

party man British

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of party man

First recorded in 1685–95

Example Sentences

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Mr. Nehammer is widely seen as a well-connected, well-anchored party man.

From New York Times • Dec. 6, 2021

He is a party man who goes where it goes.

From Washington Post • Oct. 6, 2021

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

From Salon • Aug. 23, 2020

Boggs, a party man, reluctantly agreed to run one more time, but didn’t think he’d have to work much for it.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2019

When he became head of the National Party, he seemed to be the quintessential party man, nothing more and nothing less.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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