1faction1 (ˈfækʃən
)
Definitions
noun
- a group of people forming a minority within a larger body, esp a dissentious group
- strife or dissension within a group
Alternative Forms
ˈfactional adjective ˈfactionalˌism noun ˈfactionalist nounWord Origin
C16: from Latin factiō a making, from facere to make, doSynonyms
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group,
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2faction2 (ˈfækʃən)
Definitions
noun
- a television programme, film, or literary work comprising a dramatized presentation of actual events
Word Origin
C20: a blend of fact and fictionUsage examples
It was this, this invasion of the body politic by a faction of an intelligence service working like a virus.
, The Last Raven (1990)The number of seats likely to be won by the Congress(I) will depend on the relative strength of each faction of the Telugu Desam.
India Today (1996)In 1976, Abbas took his followers to form a new faction , the Palestine Liberation Front.
canada.com (2004)Those who win my admiration tend to be the younger faction too - the amazing thing is the value they deliver.
Independent (1999)In the course of 1930 important parts of the City also went over to the protectionist faction.
, Global Capitalism and National Decline (1989)