Faction

Meaning

a small organized dissenting group within a larger one

a small organized group within a larger group, often in disagreement or conflict

Example Sentences

Different factions within the party disagreed about the new policy.

The political party split into several factions over the leadership issue.

Synonyms

group, sect, clique, wing, camp

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group, sect, clique, wing

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group, clique, sect, camp

Antonyms

unity, whole, entirety, consensus

Entry 1

unity, whole, entirety, consensus

Entry 2

unity, consensus

Collocations

political faction, rival faction, faction within party, factional conflict, factional struggle

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political faction, rival faction, faction within party

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political faction, rival faction, factional conflict, factional struggle