Definition of Splinter group

1. Noun. A faction or sect that has broken away from its parent organization.

Generic synonyms: Faction, Sect

Definition of Splinter group

1. Noun. A group of members of a political party or of a similar organisation who have decided to create their own organisation. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Splinter Group

splif
spliff
spliffs
splifs
spline
splined
splines
splining
splint
splint bone
splinted
splinted abutment
splinter
splinter bar
splinter bars
splinter group
splinter groups
splinter haemorrhages
splinter parties
splinter party
splinter up
splintered
splintered fracture
splintering
splinterings
splinterless
splinterlike
splinterproof
splinters
splintery

Literary usage of Splinter group

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Human Rights in Uzbekistan by Erika Dailey, Helsinki Watch (Organization : U.S.) (1993)
"Erk, originally a splinter group from Birlik but which has gained independent structure and influence, was formed on April 30, 1990. ..."

2. The Democratisation Process in Zanzibar: A Retarded Transition by Mohammed Ali Bakari (2001)
"On the other side, the ZNP, which was founded in December 1955, suffered a blow of fragmentation when a splinter group in early 1963 led by Abdulrahman Babu ..."

3. Competitiveness Issues: The Business Environment in the U.S., Japan and Germany (1993)
"No one took responsibility for the blast but officials are focusing on the "Real IRA", a splinter group from the Irish Republican Army. ..."

4. Terrorist Group Profiles (1993)
"Background The GRAPO was established as the "military" arm of the outlawed Communist Party of Spain — Reconstituted (PCE-R), which is a splinter group of ..."

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