faction — a small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfækʃən/
Example Sentences
- The student council broke into three factions over the school uniform policy.
- Even the book club had factions - Team Romance vs Team Mystery!
- The pizza faction and the hamburger faction could never agree on lunch.
faction
NOUN[/ˈfækʃən/]
a small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics
Small opposing group within larger organization
The faction resists action, defying the crowd's attraction!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'factio' meaning 'a making, doing, or group of people,' derived from 'facere' meaning 'to make or do.' The word entered English through Old French and Latin.
Breakdown
fact- (from Latin facere, to make/do) + -ion (noun suffix indicating action or result) = faction
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The student council broke into three factions over the school uniform policy.”
“Even the book club had factions - Team Romance vs Team Mystery!”
“The pizza faction and the hamburger faction could never agree on lunch.”
“The peace talks failed because the different factions couldn't reach an agreement.”
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