All 3 Uses

partisan
in
The Crucible
(Edited)

He need not have been a partisan of any faction in the town, but there is evidence to suggest that he had a sharp and biting way with hypocrites.
p. 20.6

partisan = supporter
He was the kind of man—powerful of body, even-tempered, and not easily led—who cannot refuse support to partisans without drawing their deepest resentment.
p. 20.7

partisans = people who strongly support someone or something
This squabble grew to the proportions of a battle in the woods between partisans of both sides, and it is said to have lasted for two days.
p. 26.2 *

partisans = supporters

Definitions:

(1) (partisan as in: partisan, not balanced)
having too much bias in favor of someone or something to judge related issues in a fair manner
(2) (partisan as in: a partisan of the political party)
someone who strongly supports someone or something
(3) (partisan as in: a partisan of the armed resistance)
a member of an armed resistance group; or related to such a group
(4) (partisan as in: killed with a partisan)
a weapon that resembles an elaborate spear and was popular from the 14th to the 17th century
(5) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)