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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His primary teaching and research focus is now historical and contemporary nationalism, elections, and party politics in Canada.
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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
Despite this, party politics rarely seemed to play a big part in public life here until recently.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Fernandez became familiar with state party politics and operations in 2008, working as the party’s vice chair until 2009.
—Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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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
Despite this, party politics rarely seemed to play a big part in public life here until recently.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Fernandez became familiar with state party politics and operations in 2008, working as the party’s vice chair until 2009.
—Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 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 5 Nov. 2025.
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