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partisan
biased / prejudiced
Adjective[C] Countable
pl: partisans
This term carries a heavy weight of bias and exclusivity. It describes a mindset where loyalty to a specific group overrides neutrality or objective truth. While a supporter might be enthusiastic, a partisan is often perceived as rigid or unwilling to compromise, creating a sharp divide between us and them.
In modern political discourse, the word frequently suggests a state of polarization. It evokes the image of a soldier in a political war, where the goal is not consensus but the victory of one's own faction over the opposition.
Countable when referring to an individual person who is a loyal supporter.