Partisanship
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌpɑːtɪˈzænʃɪp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Partisanship is a noun meaning An inclination to be partisan or biased; partiality.
Meaning
An inclination to be partisan or biased; partiality.
Example Sentences
In this moment of constant campaigning and tribal partisanship, even the courts have had difficulty puncturing the ideological bubbles that Mr. Trump and Fox News pundits have created.
We focus on how partisanship and race influence sentencing decisions. Partisanship has been shown to shape many political and social decisions (Iyengar et al. 2019) while racial disparities in sentencing are well-documented (United States Sentencing Commission 2023).
Word Forms
- partisanships
- partizanship
Synonyms for partisanship
Depending on context, synonyms include partisanry, partiality.
Antonyms for partisanship
Common opposites include impartiality, nonpartisanship.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include partiality, supporter, patronage, advocate, believer, party.
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