breakaway
Translation
breakaway, split, schism
Examples
A small breakaway group formed a new party.
A small breakaway group formed a new party.
The cyclist made a breakaway from the pack.
The cyclist made a breakaway from the pack.
Grammar Patterns
a breakaway from ((sth.)) an act of separating from a group The cyclist made a breakaway from the pack.
a breakaway ((group/faction)) a group that has separated from a larger one A breakaway group formed a new party.
Similar Words
Synonyms: split, schism, secession
Etymology
From the verb 'to break' and the adverb 'away'. It literally means the act of breaking off and moving away from a larger group.
Memory Tips
Picture a piece of a chocolate bar 'breaking away' from the main part. This visual represents separation or splitting off.