Vocabulary
Partisan
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person
Urdu meaning
جاندار، طرفدار، حامی
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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He told cheering members that he was `not an advocate of any partisan cause`....
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Seventy-five years ago MacArthur`s welcome
— 2026-04-20
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It also weakens established outlets, leaving a vacuum readily filled by rumour and partisan noise.
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Criminalising criticism
— 2026-02-27
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When constitutions are altered as exercises in partisan engi-neering, the federation becomes a permanent battleground.3.
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Hoping against hope
— 2025-12-31
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Merit-based postings, independent complaints mechanisms, lawful crowd management, and insulation from partisan instruction should be non-negotiable in a constitutional state.9.
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Hoping against hope
— 2025-12-31
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Instead of uniting to strengthen disaster management, Pakistan`s ruling coalition has turned relief into a partisan weapon.
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United against disaster
— 2025-10-09
Synonyms
supporter, follower, adherent, devotee, champion, backer
Antonyms
impartial, unbiased
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