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- Dictionaryfaction/ˈfakʃn/
noun
- 1. a small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics: "the left-wing faction of the party" Similar
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FACTION definition: 1. a group within a larger group, especially one with slightly different ideas from the main group…. Learn more.
The meaning of FACTION is a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique. How to use faction in a sentence.
Faction definition: a group or clique within a larger group, party, government, organization, or the like, typically having different opinions and interests than the larger group. See examples of FACTION used in a sentence.
A faction might take a fraction of the people from a large group and start a new group. The Latin source of the word faction means to "do" or "make," though a faction can seem to be a taking away or un-doing.
A faction is an organized group of people within a larger group, which opposes some of the ideas of the larger group. A peace agreement will be signed by the leaders of the country's warring factions.
n. 1. A group of persons forming a cohesive, usually contentious minority within a larger group. 2. Conflict within an organization or nation; internal dissension: "Our own beloved country ... is now afflicted with faction and civil war"(Abraham Lincoln).
Definition of faction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Faction definition: A group of persons forming a cohesive, usually contentious minority within a larger group.
FACTION meaning: a small group of people who are part of a larger group, and oppose the ideas of everyone else. Learn more.
a group or clique within a larger group, party, government, organization, or the like: a faction in favor of big business. party strife and intrigue; dissension: an era of faction and treason.
