PsychologySeptember 7, 2026

hyperpartisan

HY-per-par-tuh-zun

Definition

Characterized by an extreme or fanatical allegiance to a specific political party or cause, often resulting in an inability to consider opposing viewpoints.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'hyper-' (meaning over or beyond) and 'partisan' (from the Italian 'partigiano,' meaning a member of a party). It entered modern usage to describe intense, unyielding loyalty to a faction or political group.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe news outlets that reinforce a specific worldview by providing rationalizations for events, rather than objective reporting. This strategy helps keep individuals trapped within a narrow, information-controlled universe.

Psychologist reveals why MAGA is 'trapped in their universe'

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