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

Gonzalez, who wouldn’t say who he voted for in the presidential election, said he was successful because he worked hard to downplay party politics.

From Los Angeles Times

No-one serious about their future in Labour Party politics would dare say that in public about the mercurial former chief adviser to Boris Johnson.

From BBC

While his prime minister took to French television on the eve of the no-confidence votes to warn of economy instability, to appeal to French lawmakers to put country before party politics and to support him and his cost-saving budget, Macron took a markedly different tone.

From BBC

The nature of parliamentary party politics is most debates here are looked at directly through the prism of party politics.

From BBC

Experts say governments at the federal level and in different states need to leave their party politics behind and work together to solve this problem.

From BBC