party man

party man
noun
a member of a political party who follows strictly the party line
Syn: ↑party liner
Hypernyms: ↑politician, ↑politico, ↑pol, ↑political leader

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noun
: a member or adherent of a political party; especially : one characterized in cases of conflicting interests by strong loyalty to the party as an institution and to its principles and policies

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a person belonging to a political party, esp. one who adheres strictly or blindly to its principles and policies.
[1685-95]

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party man noun
A faithful member of a political party
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Main Entry:party

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party man,
1. a man belonging to a party.
2. a man who adheres to his party, regardless of any individual opinion.

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