partigiano

Definitions of partigiano
  1. noun
    a fervent and even militant proponent of something
    synonyms: soldato, zelatore
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    types:
    bacchettone, baciapile, bigotto
    a prejudiced person who is intolerant of any opinions differing from his own
    razzista
    a person with a prejudiced belief that one race is superior to others
    settario
    a member of a sect
    type of:
    esponente, fautore, promotore, sostenitore
    a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
  2. noun
    someone who supports or champions something
    synonyms: fautore, mecenate, patrono, promotore, sostenitore, supporter
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    types:
    fideiussore, garante, mallevadore
    one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another
    compare, padrino
    any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
    comare, madrina
    any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
    type of:
    benefattore
    a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
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