faction

Meanings

• noun

  A group of people united by a common cause, ideology, or goal.

  - "The labor faction demanded better working conditions."
  - "The religious faction built a temple in the town square."

• noun

  A subdivision of a political party.

  - "The liberal faction of the Democratic Party advocated for universal healthcare."
  - "The conservative faction of the Republican Party supported tax cuts."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with faction
action , nation , relation , station

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Variants

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faction , factional , factionalism , factionalisms , factionally , factions , -faction , -factions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'factio' meaning 'making, doing', derived from 'facere' meaning 'to make or do'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'faction' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The word 'faction' comes from the same root as the word 'fact', meaning 'something done'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Political party: A group of people organized to contest elections and form a government.

2. Interest group: An organized group that seeks to influence public policy in its favor.

3. Social movement: A group of people who share a common social goal and work together to achieve it.

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Culture

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In literature, factions have been used to explore themes of power, loyalty, and conflict, such as in George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' and Suzanne Collins' 'The Hunger Games'. In art, factions have been depicted in paintings and sculptures that illustrate historical events, such as the Barberini Factions in Renaissance Italy.

How to Memorize "faction"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people wearing the same color or symbol, united by a common cause.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'faction' with the idea of a group working together towards a common goal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin root 'facere' meaning 'to make or do'.

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