What does the word faction mean?
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Violent opposition, as to a government; dissension.
Part of speech: noun
Part of speech: noun
Usage examples for faction
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The " Jingos," as will be remembered, were the faction in the country who favoured an aggressive policy during the recent Russian war. – A Cursory History of Swearing by Julian Sharman
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Ethan, from motives of economy, had always been glad that Zeena was of the latter faction. – Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton
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Barney touched the bell once more, and presently an officer of the Blentz faction answered the summons. – The Mad King by Edgar Rice Burroughs