What does “faction” mean?
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nouna small group within a larger one, which disagrees with the rest
Rival factions fought for control of the party.
Faction at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- C2 (proficient)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈfækʃən/ · FAK-shun
How to use “faction” correctly
Usually suggests conflict inside a group. Don’t confuse with “fraction” (a part of a number).
Common phrases with “faction”
- rival factions
- warring factions
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- group
- camp
- wing
Word family
- factional
- factionalism
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