Partizan: meaning, definitions and examples
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partizan
[ ˈpɑːrtɪˌzæn ]
political resistance
A partizan is a member of a political party or faction, especially one engaged in armed resistance against an occupying force or government. Partizans are often associated with guerrilla warfare and can be found in various historical contexts, particularly during wars of liberation or rebellion.
Synonyms
freedom fighter, guerrilla, militant.
Examples of usage
- The partizans fought bravely against the invading army.
- During World War II, many partizans operated behind enemy lines.
- The history of the partizans is often romanticized in literature.
Translations
Translations of the word "partizan" in other languages:
🇵🇹 partidário
🇮🇳 पार्टीज़न
🇩🇪 Partisan
🇮🇩 partisan
🇺🇦 партизан
🇵🇱 partyzant
🇯🇵 パルチザン
🇫🇷 partisan
🇪🇸 partisano
🇹🇷 partizan
🇰🇷 파르티잔
🇸🇦 بارتيزان
🇨🇿 partyzán
🇸🇰 partizán
🇨🇳 游击队员
🇸🇮 partizan
🇮🇸 partísan
🇰🇿 партизан
🇬🇪 პარტიზანი
🇦🇿 partizan
🇲🇽 partisano
Etymology
The term 'partizan' originates from the Latin word 'partizanus,' which refers to a member of a particular party or faction. Its usage evolved during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially in Eastern Europe where it became associated with resistance movements against foreign occupation. The concept gained further prominence during World War II, particularly in the context of resistance fighters in occupied territories. The partizan fighters were known for their unconventional warfare tactics, contributing to the broader resistance against oppression and facilitating discussions about national sovereignty.