Faction (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Synonyms

• Junto
• Cabal
• Camarilla

Hypernyms

• Clique
• Camp
• Inner Circle
• Ingroup
• Pack

Meaning ²

A dissenting clique.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Synonyms

• Sect

Hypernyms

• Camp
• Inner Circle
• Ingroup
• Coterie
• Pack

Hyponyms

• Right Wing
• Left Wing

Related Words

• Factious (adjective)