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faction

 

[ ˈfækʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political

A group within a larger organization that has different ideas and beliefs from the main group, leading to internal conflicts and disagreements.

Synonyms

clique, group, sect

Examples of usage

  • The party was divided into factions, each supporting a different candidate for the leadership position.
  • The faction within the company pushing for environmental sustainability clashed with the profit-driven faction.
Context #2 | Noun

gaming

A group of players within a game who unite to achieve common goals or objectives, often competing against other factions.

Synonyms

clan, guild, team

Examples of usage

  • The alliance faction in the game worked together to defeat the enemy faction.
  • Players can choose to join different factions, each with its own strengths and weaknesses.
Context #3 | Noun

literature

A small, organized group within a larger social structure, often characterized by a specific ideology, philosophy, or purpose.

Synonyms

cabal, group, sect

Examples of usage

  • The novel portrays a faction of rebels fighting against the oppressive regime.
  • In the story, the protagonist joins a faction of scholars dedicated to preserving ancient knowledge.

Translations

Translations of the word "faction" in other languages:

🇵🇹 facção

🇮🇳 गुट

🇩🇪 Fraktion

🇮🇩 faksi

🇺🇦 фракція

🇵🇱 frakcja

🇯🇵 派閥 (はばつ)

🇫🇷 faction

🇪🇸 facción

🇹🇷 fraksiyon

🇰🇷 파벌 (파벌)

🇸🇦 فصيل

🇨🇿 frakce

🇸🇰 frakcia

🇨🇳 派别 (派别)

🇸🇮 frakcija

🇮🇸 flokkur

🇰🇿 фракция

🇬🇪 ფრაქცია

🇦🇿 fraksiya

🇲🇽 facción

Etymology

The word 'faction' originated from the Latin word 'factio' meaning 'a political party or interest group'. It entered the English language in the 16th century, initially used to describe conflicting groups within political contexts. Over time, the term expanded to encompass various fields such as gaming and literature, reflecting the concept of organized groups with distinct goals and beliefs.

See also: fact, factor, facts, factual, factuality, factually.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,552 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.