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Faction Meaning

A faction is a smaller group inside a larger group.

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Faction

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Simple meaning

What does Faction mean?

A faction is a smaller group inside a larger group.

Dictionary definition

A smaller group within a larger group, often with different ideas or goals.

Example sentences

Faction in a sentence

easy

One faction wanted to change the club rules.

medium

The story showed a faction that disagreed with the king.

hard

Political factions can form when people share goals that differ from the larger group.

Synonyms

Words like Faction

groupUse for people connected by a shared purpose.
sectionUse for one part of a larger group.
Antonyms

Opposite words

wholeUse for the complete group, not one part.
unityUse for agreement or togetherness in a group.
Word family

Faction word family

Base word

faction

Related words
group party side division
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Practice 1

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Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to faction?

Practice 3

Which word is an antonym of faction when factions create division?

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