party man

noun

a person belonging to a political party, especially one who adheres strictly or blindly to its principles and policies.

Origin of party man

First recorded in 1685–95

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How to use party man in a sentence

There are, indeed, three events in our history which may be regarded as the touchstone of party men.
Life and Correspondence of David Hume, Volume II (of 2) | John Hill Burton
Like all party men Woodrow Wilson had thrust upon him here a danger that haunts every political program.
A Preface to Politics | Walter Lippmann
They hint that the Tories would never have had you if it hadn't been for this bad habit of opposite party men meeting each other.
Three Plays by Granville-Barker | Harley Granville-Barker
From this party men have been sent over Lualaba, and about fifty frasilahs obtained: all praise Kasonga.
The Last Journals of David Livingstone, in Central Africa, from 1865 to His Death, Volume II (of 2), 1869-1873 | David Livingstone
If the Republicans would do their duty to France, not as party men but as patriots, France was ready to accept them.
France and the Republic | William Henry Hurlbert

British Dictionary definitions for party man

party man

noun

a loyal member of a political party, esp one who is extremely loyal or devoted

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