der Richtungsstreit
Translation
dispute over policy, factional dispute, directional conflict
Examples
In der Partei gab es einen heftigen Richtungsstreit.
There was a fierce dispute over policy in the party.
Der Richtungsstreit führte zu einer Spaltung.
The dispute over policy led to a split.
Grammar Patterns
((as accusative object)) to have/lead a dispute over policy. einen Richtungsstreit haben/führen
((as subject)) The dispute over policy escalates. Der Richtungsstreit eskaliert.
Similar Words
Konflikt (conflict), Auseinandersetzung (confrontation), Meinungsverschiedenheit (disagreement)
Etymology
From 'Richtung' (direction, policy) + 'Streit' (dispute, argument). A dispute over the 'direction' or policy of a group.
Memory Tips
Imagine two factions in a political party pointing in different directions ('Richtung') and having an argument ('Streit') about it.