party man

American  

noun

1. a person belonging to a political party, especially one who adheres strictly or blindly to its principles and policies.

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party man British  

noun

1. a loyal member of a political party, esp one who is extremely loyal or devoted

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Etymology

Origin of party man

First recorded in 1685–95

Example Sentences

“Aaron Henry felt betrayed by Diggs,” Mr. Orr states, and Henry complained that Diggs “turned out to be a party man” rather than a movement champion.

From The Wall Street Journal

This was the essence of the charge that he was a “party man.”

From Literature

He is a party man who goes where it goes.

From Washington Post

"Biden has been an influential Democrat through all of this. He has been a loyal party man," wrote Pierce.

From Salon

But then again, for all the centrist whining that Bernie "isn't a Democrat," he has become a party man now in all but name.

From Salon