Faction

Pronunciation: /ˈfækʃən/

Faction (noun)

  1. A smaller group inside a bigger organization or society, with shared aims or beliefs that may differ from others.
  2. A part of a political movement or party that acts separately because members support different leaders or policies.
  3. An armed group in a conflict that follows a leader or cause and fights as part of a larger struggle.

Examples

  • The faction within the club argued about rules.
  • A faction within the team disagreed during practice.