party politics
noun
often disapproving
: political activities, decisions, etc., that relate to or support a particular political party
Party politics played a large role in determining who would be chosen for the position.
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Emmons is a former nonprofit leader and first-time candidate who left party politics decades ago.
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Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Both sides of the aisle are shamelessly putting party politics before people, despite knowing the consequences of their inaction.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 2 Nov. 2025
His primary teaching and research focus is now historical and contemporary nationalism, elections, and party politics in Canada.
—Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
Why should very local and important issues have anything to do with party politics?
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
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Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Both sides of the aisle are shamelessly putting party politics before people, despite knowing the consequences of their inaction.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 2 Nov. 2025
His primary teaching and research focus is now historical and contemporary nationalism, elections, and party politics in Canada.
—Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
Why should very local and important issues have anything to do with party politics?
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for party politics
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“Party politics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/party%20politics. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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