party noun (CELEBRATION)
A1 [ C ] a social event at which a group of people meet to talk, eat, drink, dance, etc., often in order to celebrate a special occasion:
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- He said he had to be at his cousin's engagement party that evening.
- Who was she dancing with at the party last night?
- They decorated the room with balloons and streamers ready for the party.
- We're having a small drinks party for one of our colleagues who's leaving next week.
- I really enjoyed your party - it was such good fun.
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party noun (POLITICAL GROUP)
B1 [ C, + sing/pl verb ] an organization of people with particular political beliefs that competes in elections to try to win positions in local or national government:
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- There are signs of dissension within the ruling political party.
- A publicly disunited party stands little chance of winning the election.
- The party that was elected to power has no experience of government.
- There are two political parties in the US - the Democratic Party and the Republican Party.
- The committee's job is to ensure fair play between all the political parties and candidates during the election.
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Organizations, Societies & clubs
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party noun (VISITING GROUP)
› [ C, + sing/pl verb ] a group of people who are involved in an activity together, especially a visit:
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- The museum was almost empty apart from a party of schoolchildren.
- We're taking a party of Japanese visitors on a tour of the city.
- A party of tourists were approaching the war memorial.
- There's a special education room set aside for school parties.
- Every day this once peaceful village is invaded by coach parties.
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party noun (INVOLVEMENT)
› [ C ] one of the people or groups of people involved in an official argument, arrangement, or similar situation:
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- Paula really is the innocent party in all this, it was John that had the affair.
- An information meeting for all interested parties will be held on 10 November.
- The contract could be terminated by either party at any time.
- Mr Jackson was considered the injured party and awarded damages of over £5000.
- The court's decision did not satisfy either party.
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Taking part and getting involved
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› to enjoy yourself by drinking and dancing, especially at a party:
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