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faction

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfækʃən/

Forms: factions

faction means: A group within a larger organization whose members share particular views that others disagree with.

noun

SMALLER GROUPC1

A group within a larger organization whose members share particular views that others disagree with.

  • A small faction opposed the plan.
  • The party split into two factions.
  • Her faction gained support among younger members.

Similar words: group, camp

Common phrases: rival faction, political faction

INTERNAL CONFLICTC2

Disagreement and fighting between groups within a community or organization.

  • Faction weakened the council.
  • The city was torn by faction.
  • Years of faction left the kingdom divided.

Similar words: discord, strife

Opposites: unity

Common phrases: bitter faction, torn by faction

FACT AND FICTIONC2

Stories or films that mix real people and events with invented details.

  • Her latest book is faction.
  • The film uses faction to explore the trial.
  • Some readers enjoy faction more than straight history.

Similar words: fictionalization

Common phrases: write faction, historical faction

Questions about faction

What does faction mean?

A group within a larger organization whose members share particular views that others disagree with.

What is faction in other languages?

Türkçe: hizip · Español: facción · Français: faction · Deutsch: Fraktion · Italiano: fazione · 日本語: 派閥

How do you pronounce faction?

It is pronounced /ˈfækʃən/.

How do you use faction in a sentence?

A small faction opposed the plan. The party split into two factions.

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