faction (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈfækʃən/
Definition
A small organized group within a larger one, especially in politics or religion, that has beliefs or interests different from those of the main group.
Examples
The party was split into several bitter factions.
He was accused of stirring up trouble between the different factions.
There are two main factions within the company, each vying for control.
How to Use faction
- faction within (prepositional phrase)
- A group existing inside a larger organization or body. — "There was a growing radical faction within the student union."
- factionalism (collocation)
- The existence or practice of forming or adhering to factions. — "The leader warned against the dangers of factionalism in the party."
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