1. Military or armed groups that support a particular political party or faction, often operating independently or in opposition to an established government
During the conflict, partisan forces conducted guerrilla operations against the occupying army.
Durante o conflito, as forças partidárias conduziram operações de guerrilha contra o exército ocupante.
2. Armed resistance fighters loyal to a specific political ideology or movement
The partisan forces in the region were well-organized and highly motivated.
As forças partidárias na região eram bem organizadas e altamente motivadas.