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Definition of Splinter group
1. Noun. A faction or sect that has broken away from its parent organization.
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
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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