Faction
/fˈækʃən/
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Definition
(noun) A group of people, especially within a political organization, which expresses a shared belief or opinion different from people who are not part of the group.
Sentence Examples
He once belonged to the Fukuda faction.
She was a member of the Red Army Faction.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The political party split into several ____ after a disagreement over the new tax laws.