factionary

1 of 2

noun

fac·​tion·​ary
ˈfakshəˌnerē,
-ri
plural -es

factionary

2 of 2

adjective

"
: of or relating to a faction : partisan

Word History

Etymology

Noun

faction entry 1 + -ary (noun suffix)

Adjective

faction entry 1 + -ary (adjective suffix)

First Known Use

Noun

1555, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of factionary was in 1555

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“Factionary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/factionary. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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