Simple Definition of faction

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faction

noun

plural factions
: a group within a larger group that has different ideas and opinions than the rest of the group
The committee soon split into factions.
warring factions

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“Faction.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/faction. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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