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faction

[ˈfækʃən]

faction Definition

  • 1a small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics
  • 2conflict within an organization or nation; internal dissension

Using faction: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "faction" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The party was divided into factions over the issue of immigration.

  • Example

    The company was torn apart by factional disputes.

  • Example

    The country was on the brink of civil war due to political factions.

  • Example

    The factionalism within the union led to its downfall.

faction Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for faction

Antonyms for faction

Idioms Using faction

  • if members of a group fight against each other, the group will be destroyed

    Example

    The party was warned that a house divided against itself cannot stand and that they needed to resolve their factional disputes.

  • to make a group weaker by causing disagreement and division among its members

    Example

    The opposition party tried to divide and conquer the ruling party by exploiting their factional differences.

  • play both sides

    to support or work with two opposing groups or individuals at the same time

    Example

    The businessman was accused of playing both sides by secretly funding both factions in the conflict.

Phrases with faction

  • a violent conflict between two or more groups within a larger organization or community

    Example

    The faction fight between the rival gangs resulted in several casualties.

  • a person who leads or represents a particular faction within a larger organization or community

    Example

    The faction leader of the conservative wing of the party resigned in protest.

  • the practice of forming and maintaining factions within a political organization or community

    Example

    The history of faction politics in the country dates back to the colonial era.

Origins of faction

from Latin 'factio', meaning 'a making or doing'

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Summary: faction in Brief

The term 'faction' [ˈfækʃən] refers to a small dissenting group within a larger organization, often in politics. It can also denote internal conflict or dissension within a group or nation. Examples include 'The party was divided into factions over the issue of immigration.' and 'The company was torn apart by factional disputes.' Idioms like 'a house divided against itself cannot stand' warn against the dangers of factionalism.