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

Before he started his political career, he said he would have been "dismissive" of party politics but now says helping people to find their political voice is "the number one thing" for him.

From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2026

It is always consolatory to find amid the welter of party politics some topic upon which all say they agree, and such a topic certainly is that of the reform of local government.

From Practical Politics; or, the Liberalism of To-day by Robbins, Alfred Farthing