factions
/ˈfækʃənz/
NOUN
1. Groups within a larger organization
Groups of people, particularly within political organizations or larger communities, whose members share particular beliefs, opinions, interests, or objectives that distinguish them from others.
1.1. Political parties and movements
Used to describe organized groups within political parties or movements whose members share particular ideologies, beliefs, or political objectives and may compete with other groups for influence or control.
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Antonyms
Examples
- The political landscape was characterized by numerous factions vying for control.
- The political parties struggled to maintain unity among their competing factions.
Related Words
- politics
- partisanship
- ideology
- opposition
- leadership
- alliances
- political movements
1.2. Groups within organizations and communities
Used for distinct groups within organizations, institutions, or communities whose members share common interests, loyalties, or affiliations, sometimes forming alliances or competing with other groups.
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Antonyms
- entirety
- whole
- unity
- harmony
Examples
- Within the online gaming community, players aligned with various gaming factions for cooperative play.
- The team's unity was tested as internal factions clashed over strategy.
Related Words
- membership
- associations
- organizations
- communities
- networks
- alliances
- rivalries
1.3. Rival groups and organized opposition
Used to describe competing or opposing groups whose members are united by shared loyalties, interests, or objectives, particularly in situations involving rivalry, conflict, or struggles for power.
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Examples
- The historical drama depicted the intense conflicts between rival factions during the war.
- The competing factions struggled for dominance over the territory.
Related Words
- rivalry
- conflict
- rebellion
- conspiracy
- opposition
- competition
- infighting
NOUN
2. Strife and internal disagreement
A state of conflict, disagreement, or hostility among people or groups, particularly when opposing interests or opinions create division within an organization or community.
2.1. Internal conflict and discord
Used to describe disagreements, divisions, and tensions among members of a group that undermine cooperation, create hostility, or disrupt organizational unity.
Synonyms
- dissensions
- discord
- disharmony
- disunity
- division
- divisiveness
- friction
- infighting
- strife
- schisms
- disagreements
- tumult
- turbulence
Antonyms
Examples
- The team's unity was tested as internal factions clashed over strategy.
- The organization experienced considerable internal discord as competing interests created divisions among its members.
Related Words
- conflict
- hostility
- tension
- rivalry
- opposition
- controversy
- dispute
- polarization