party politics

American  

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.

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party politics British  

plural noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of party politics

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

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party politics

However, the upcoming convention will look more like the sort of nominating conventions that dominated party politics prior to the widespread adoption of the primary election nominating process.

From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026

My hope for this country: My hope for the future of the country is unity, kind of growing beyond party politics and seeing what makes us so great as America.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026

Nancy Pelosi, who will retire in January, insisted the institute would not be aligned with party politics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

Defeat "will pose enormous problems for the party," politics expert Laura McAllister of Cardiff University told AFP.

From Barron's ● May 4, 2026

For the sinuosities and compromises of party politics, however wise and necessary at times, he had no aptitude.

From Victor Hugo: His Life and Works by G. Barnett Smith