parties
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/ˈpɑːr.tiz/
🇬🇧
/ˈpɑː.tiz/
(party)
social gathering
Etymology
'party' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'partie,' where 'part' meant 'part or division.'
'partie' transformed into the Middle English word 'partie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'party.'
Initially, it meant 'a part or division,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a social gathering or group.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment.
They threw a big party for her birthday.
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Noun 2
a formally constituted political group that contests elections and attempts to form or take part in a government.
The two main parties in the election are the Democrats and the Republicans.
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Noun 3
a person or group involved in a legal proceeding as a litigant.
Both parties agreed to settle the dispute out of court.
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Last updated: 2025/01/20 10:39