factious

fac·tious

adj \ˈfak-shəs\

Definition of FACTIOUS

: of or relating to faction: as a : caused by faction <factious disputes> b : inclined to faction or the formation of factions c : seditious

— fac·tious·ly adverb

— fac·tious·ness noun

Origin of FACTIOUS

Middle French or Latin; Middle French factieux, from Latin factiosus, from factio

First Known Use: 1532

Other Government and Politics Terms

agent provocateur, agitprop, autarky, cabal, egalitarianism, federalism, hegemony, plenipotentiary, popular sovereignty, socialism

Rhymes with FACTIOUS

fractious