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/
Korean meaning: 파벌, 분파 (특히 정치에서 큰 집단 내의 작은 반대 세력)
Korean pronunciation: 팩-션 (강세: 팩)
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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🌳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.
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📝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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