Faction (Noun)
Meaning 1
A clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The newly formed faction within the corporation worked discreetly to overthrow the existing leadership and assume control.
- Rumors circulated that a rival faction was secretly working with investors to dismantle the current company structure.
- She quickly gained prominence after aligning herself with a powerful faction of business owners in the community.
- After discovering evidence of their illicit dealings, he found himself on the receiving end of intimidation from the powerful faction's representatives.
- Members of the ruling faction moved swiftly to discredit and eliminate opposition voices from their party's election ticket.
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Meaning 2
A dissenting clique.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- A small faction within the company opposed the new management's policies and sought to undermine their authority.
- The politician's decision was met with resistance from a faction of her own party who felt she had betrayed their values.
- A faction of the board of directors secretly plotted to oust the CEO due to his poor performance.
- The faction of students who disagreed with the school's new uniform policy organized a protest to express their discontent.
- A vocal faction of the community opposed the construction of the new development, citing concerns about noise pollution and traffic congestion.