faction

• Substantiv, das eine kleine organisierte Gruppe von Andersdenkenden innerhalb einer größeren Organisation bezeichnet, besonders in der Politik oder in anderen Organisationen.

A noun referring to a small, organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics or other organizations.

1. Dissenting groupB2formal

   A small, organized group within a larger one, especially in politics, that disagrees with the main body.

   Fraktion

   • A faction within the party opposed the new policy.
   • The rebel faction split from the main organization.
   • Several factions are vying for control of the government.

   Synonymebloccabalcampcaucuscliquefringeminoritysectwing

2. Conflict or dissensionC1formal

   A state of conflict or disagreement within an organization or group.

   Zwietracht

   • Internal faction threatened to tear the club apart.
   • The board was weakened by constant faction.
   • Faction among the members prevented any progress.

   Synonymeconflictcontentiondisagreementdiscorddissensiondisunitystrife

   Antonymeaccordagreementconcordharmonyunity