war party
Americannoun
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U.S. History. a group of American Indians prepared for war.
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any political party or group that advocates war.
Etymology
Origin of war party
An Americanism dating back to 1745–55
Example Sentences
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A war party of French soldiers and bushfighters was joined by 80 Laurentian Mohawks and set out from Montreal to destroy the New York settlement of Schenectady, more than 200 miles away.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Many of the men and women we both trust and admire in France are vociferous members of the new war party.
From The New Yorker ● Nov. 20, 2015
Since sachems could not go to war, they appointed warriors to lead a war party.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2012
It’s now Rex’s war party to lead and I’m not one to shy away from a party.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 8, 2011
Her mighty flanks dashed against them, crowding, pressing, while the steeds of the war party rolled their eyes in panic.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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