faction
Translation
faction, clique, splinter group
Examples
The party was split by warring factions.
The party was split by warring factions.
A small faction broke away from the main group.
A small faction broke away from the main group.
Grammar Patterns
a faction of ((sth.)) a small group within a larger one A faction of the party opposed the new law.
Similar Words
Synonyms: clique, bloc, group, party
Etymology
From Latin 'factio' (a making, a company), from 'facere' (to do, make). Shares a root with 'fact'.
Memory Tips
A 'faction' is a group that wants to 'act' or 'do' things its own way. It has 'act' in it.