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Wordabulary

partisan

Pronunciation
Adjective C1 Advanced Also a noun

Quick answer

Strongly and often unfairly supporting one particular party or cause.

"The vote fell along partisan lines."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

biased one-sided

Antonyms

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Which word fits the gap? "The vote fell along _____ lines."

Answer: partisan

In your own words, what does "partisan" mean?

Strongly and often unfairly supporting one particular party or cause.

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