German word

Parteifreund

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁˈtaɪ̯ˌfʁɔɪ̯nt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounparty colleague

Example

Beim Treffen diskutierten viele Parteifreunde.

At the meeting, many party colleagues debated.

Illustration for Parteifreund (party colleague)

More examples

Ein Parteifreund wurde wegen seiner Haltung kritisiert.

A party colleague was criticized for his position.

Core concept

At a party meeting, members exchange views as fellow supporters working toward the same political goals.

Common phrases

  • ein kritischer Parteifreund

    a critical party colleague

  • vertraute Parteifreunde

    trusted party colleagues

Similar words

Parteimitglied: A formal member of a political party who takes part in its activities.
Mitstreiter: A fellow activist working with others toward the same political goals.

Definition in German

Ein Mitglied oder Anhänger derselben Partei, das politisch als Mitstreiter angesehen wird.

Word origin

The word combines Partei with Freund and uses Freund in the broader sense of a fellow member or ally.

Usage tips

  • Parteifreund usually indicates political solidarity, not necessarily a personal friendship.

Opposites

  • Parteigegnerparty opponentnoun

Related words

  • Parteifreundinfemale party colleaguenoun
  • parteifreundlichparty-friendlyadjective

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