party
UK: ˈpɑːti | US: ˈpɑːrti
n. a social gathering of invited guests
n. a political group organized to influence government
n. one side in a legal dispute or agreement
vi. to celebrate or socialize at a gathering
party = part<portion, division> + y<noun suffix>
- part (from Latin partem, meaning "piece, division")
- y (noun-forming suffix, often indicating a state or group)
Etymology Origin:
The word "party" originated from Old French partie (a part or division), derived from Latin partita (divided). Initially, it referred to a "division of people" (e.g., political factions or legal sides). By the 18th century, it evolved to denote social gatherings, emphasizing the idea of a "group united for a purpose." The dual meaning—political group and festive gathering—reflects the word's logical progression from "division" to "collective activity."
She hosted a birthday party for her daughter.
The Democratic Party won the election.
Both parties signed the contract.
We partied all night after graduation.
The search party found the missing hiker.