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Definition of Faction
1. Noun. A clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue.
Generic synonyms: Camp, Clique, Coterie, Ingroup, Inner Circle, Pack
Member holonyms: Cabalist
2. Noun. A dissenting clique.
Generic synonyms: Camp, Clique, Coterie, Ingroup, Inner Circle, Pack
Specialized synonyms: Splinter Group, Left, Left Wing, Right, Right Wing, Old Guard, Pro-choice Faction, Pro-life Faction
Derivative terms: Factious
Definition of Faction
1. n. One of the divisions or parties of charioteers (distinguished by their colors) in the games of the circus.
Definition of Faction
1. Noun. A group of people, especially within a political organization, who express a shared belief or opinion different from people who are not part of the group. ¹
2. Noun. Strife; discord. ¹
3. Noun. A form of literature, film etc., that treats real people or events as if they were fiction; a mix of fact and fiction ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Faction
1. a clique within a larger group [n -S]
Medical Definition of Faction
1. 1. One of the divisions or parties of charioteers (distinguished by their colours) in the games of the circus. 2. A party, in political society, combined or acting in union, in opposition to the government, or state; usually applied to a minority, but it may be applied to a majority; a combination or clique of partisans of any kind, acting for their own interests, especially if greedy, clamorous, and reckless of the common good. 3. Tumult; discord; dissension. "They remained at Newbury in great faction among themselves." (Clarendon) Synonym: Combination, clique, junto. See Cabal. Origin: L. Factio a doing, a company of persons acting together, a faction: cf. F. Faction See Fashion. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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