Synonyms of faction

faction

noun

ˈfak-shən 

as in party

a group of people acting together within a larger group

several factions within the environmental movement have joined forces to save this wilderness area

Synonyms & Similar Words

• party
• side
• wing
• sect
• coalition
• team
• bloc
• movement
• body
• set
• denomination
• block
• gang
• crew
• split
• caucus
• splinter
• pack
• persuasion
• schism
• scission

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of faction

In 1952 a difference of opinion over membership on the leadership council in Short Creek led to rival factions, one of which, in 1954, became the offshoot Apostolic United Brethren (AUB), the second largest of the fundamentalist groups. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026

Congressional Black Caucus week is underway in Washington, and an independent philanthropic arm of the House faction is celebrating 50 years ahead of November's midterm elections. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

Aldermen tested their chances of improving the deal for months, an effort first reported by the Tribune that saw various City Council factions pledge to reject a sale for a host of reasons. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Are there stray members of Antaan’s alien faction who came back for further vengeance? — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2026