Political faction: meaning, definitions and examples
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political faction
[ pəˈlɪtɪk(ə)l ˈfækʃ(ə)n ]
government
A political faction is a group within a larger political party or organization that has different beliefs or aims than the rest of the group. Factions often compete for power and influence within the party or organization.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The political faction within the party is pushing for more progressive policies.
- There is a growing divide between the different political factions in the government.
Translations
Translations of the word "political faction" in other languages:
🇵🇹 facção política
🇮🇳 राजनीतिक गुट
🇩🇪 politische Fraktion
🇮🇩 faksi politik
🇺🇦 політична фракція
🇵🇱 frakcja polityczna
🇯🇵 政治派閥 (せいじはばつ)
🇫🇷 faction politique
🇪🇸 facción política
🇹🇷 siyasi fraksiyon
🇰🇷 정치 파벌 (정치 파)
🇸🇦 فصيل سياسي
🇨🇿 politická frakce
🇸🇰 politická frakcia
🇨🇳 政治派别 (zhèngzhì pàbié)
🇸🇮 politična frakcija
🇮🇸 pólitískur flokkur
🇰🇿 саяси фракция
🇬🇪 პოლიტიკური ფრაქცია
🇦🇿 siyasi fraksiya
🇲🇽 facción política
Word origin
The concept of political factions has been present throughout history, dating back to ancient civilizations. As societies grew and political systems developed, factions emerged as groups with differing ideologies and interests. In modern times, political factions play a significant role in shaping government policies and decision-making processes. The history of political factions is marked by power struggles, alliances, and conflicts, highlighting the complex nature of political dynamics.