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

Internal campaign giving reflects the structure of party politics in the House.

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 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

In an interview, Pelosi insisted the new institute wouldn’t be aligned with party politics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

At the same press conference he had earlier said that films had the power to "change the world" but in a different way from party politics.

From Barron's ● Feb. 21, 2026

Four great men in the Senate of the United States have given us their decision; the four most eminent in the party politics of the nation—two great whigs, two great democrats.

From Speeches, Addresses, and Occasional Sermons, Volume 3 (of 3) by Parker, Theodore