faction

n. splinter group, clique within a larger group; discord or dissension within a group or organization

Faction or factionalism can refer to:Political faction, a group of people connected by a shared belief or opinion within a larger group. For example Elizabeth's faction.Faction (literature), a type of historical novel rooted in fact.Faction (Planescape), political factions in the game, Planescape.Guild Wars: Factions, a computer game developed by ArenaNet.FACTION 28, a music channel on SIRIUS Satellite Radio.....Faction (musicial project), a British/Israeli electronic music projectThe Faction, a Punk rock band.
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Noun
1. a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
(synonym) cabal, junto, camarilla
(hypernym) clique, coterie, ingroup, inner circle, pack, camp
(member-meronym) cabalist
2. a dissenting clique
(synonym) sect
(hypernym) clique, coterie, ingroup, inner circle, pack, camp
(hyponym) splinter group

n. faction, shift

A somewhat derogatory term for a group of people banded together to seek some self-serving or "selfish" goal through the political process, with the implication being that they usually hope to do this by riding rough-shod over the rights or legitimate interests of many of their fellow citizens. [See also: rent-seeking behavior]