war party

American  

noun

1. U.S. History. a group of American Indians prepared for war.

2. any political party or group that advocates war.

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Etymology

Origin of war party

An Americanism dating back to 1745–55

Example Sentences

He noted that when the British encountered a large Aboriginal war party four months after their arrival, there were no hostilities — meaning there was “no strategic plan of attack to rid the land of ‘invaders.’”

From Washington Times

Her mighty flanks dashed against them, crowding, pressing, while the steeds of the war party rolled their eyes in panic.

From Literature

To the shock of even his fellow Osage, he was naked, except for his breechcloth and his moccasins, and his face was painted as if he were leading a war party.

From Literature

Yes, there were hazards on the way—Dakota war parties, hunger, the threat of winter’s dire weather.

From Literature

Sanders was then running for an anti-Vietnam war party, Liberty Union, and wanted only to talk about the “movement”.

From The Guardian