party
Meaning: A social gathering; a political organisation; a person or group involved in something
Party has three main meanings: a social event ('birthday party'), a political organisation ('Labour Party'), or a person/group in a legal or formal context ('the guilty party'). 'Third party' refers to someone not directly involved. As a verb, it means to attend parties.
Examples
- We're having a party for Sarah's birthday on Saturday. 我们周六要为萨拉的生日举办一个聚会。Vamos a hacer una fiesta para el cumpleaños de Sarah el sábado.土曜日にサラの誕生日パーティーをします。토요일에 사라의 생일 파티를 할 예정입니다.
- Which political party do you support? 你支持哪个政党?¿A qué partido político apoyas?どの政党を支持していますか?어느 정당을 지지하시나요?
- Both parties must sign the contract. 双方都必须签署合同。Ambas partes deben firmar el contrato.両当事者が契約書に署名する必要があります。양측 당사자가 계약서에 서명해야 합니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'partie' meaning 'a part, a side', from Latin 'partita' (divided), from 'partire' (to divide). Originally meant 'a side or faction' (a group that takes part). The celebration sense came later — a 'party' was a gathering of people on one side. Related to 'part', 'partial', and 'partition'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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