partijganger

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of partij +‎ ganger. The sense “political supporter” derives from German Parteigänger.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /pɑrˈtɛi̯ˌɣɑ.ŋər/
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  • Hyphenation: par‧tij‧gan‧ger

Noun

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partijganger m (plural partijgangers, feminine partijgangster)

  1. a political supporter, especially of a political party or faction
  2. (dated) a leader or member of a party of partisans, skirmishers, vigilantes or mercenaries