Meaning & use
partisanship
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Strong and often uncritical support for a particular party, cause, or person, especially in politics.
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Extreme partisanship in Congress made it difficult to pass the bipartisan bill.
The editorial criticized the network for its obvious partisanship in covering the election.
A note on using this word
Partisanship almost always carries a negative connotation, suggesting an unwillingness to compromise or consider other viewpoints.
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Words with an opposite meaning
neutralityimpartiality
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