party politics

noun

(usually used with a singular verb)

1. politics based on strict adherence to the policies and principles of a political party regardless of the public interest; partisan loyalism.

party politics

plural noun

1. politics conducted through, by, or for parties, as opposed to other interests or the public good

Word History and Origins

Origin of party politics¹

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

She was the first and only woman elected as Speaker of the House, first in 2007 and again in 2019, greatly influencing Democratic Party politics to be slightly-left-of-center.

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The representative from California and power player in Democratic Party politics is expected to make a statement on her future following Tuesday’s elections.

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A fluent Japanese speaker, she was known as a local campaigner before she became involved in party politics.

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Vance shrugged off the chats, characterizing them as idle conversations by college students—despite Politico’s reporting that “many of the chat members already work inside government or party politics, and one serves as a state senator.”

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Israel’s often bitter party politics can make American political divisions look small and American public discourse look tame.

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