partijganger

Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pɑrˈtɛi̯ˌɣɑ.ŋər/

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• Hyphenation: par‧tij‧gan‧ger

Noun

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.