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faction

Noun

IPA /ˈfækʃn/

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A smaller group within a larger one whose aims or opinions differ from those of other members.

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faction/ˈfækʃn/

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One larger organisation
Members disagree about its direction
A smaller group forms within it

A faction is a group inside a larger group with different aims or opinions.

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A faction of the club wanted to move to a new venue.
The history essay compared two rival factions within the party.

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faction — A smaller group within a larger one whose aims or opinions differ from those of other members.

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A smaller group within a larger one whose aims or opinions differ from those of other members.

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Word origin

Through French from Latin factio, related to facere, meaning to do or make.

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