party politics

American  

noun

(usually used with a singular verb)

1. politics based on strict adherence to the policies and principles of a political party regardless of the public interest; partisan loyalism.

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party politics British  

plural noun

1. politics conducted through, by, or for parties, as opposed to other interests or the public good

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Etymology

Origin of party politics

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

At the same press conference he had earlier said that films had the power to "change the world" but in a different way from party politics.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Vance shrugged off the chats, characterizing them as idle conversations by college students—despite Politico’s reporting that “many of the chat members already work inside government or party politics, and one serves as a state senator.”

From Slate • Oct. 15, 2025

As Mr Tryl puts it, "In the age of very fragmented multi party politics, small vote shares can deliver outsized results".

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2025

And I think it's not as wedded to typical party politics.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2025

For the sinuosities and compromises of party politics, however wise and necessary at times, he had no aptitude.

From Victor Hugo: His Life and Works by Smith, G. Barnett