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 radical faction of the party opposed the new law.
Similar Words
Synonyms: group, clique, party, sect
Etymology
From Latin 'factio' (a making, a company, a party), from 'facere' (to do, make). Same root as 'fact'.
Memory Tips
A 'faction' is a group that wants to 'do' things its own way, often causing friction. Notice the 'fact' root, meaning 'to do'.