noun ·5 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The splitting of a group into factions. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   Conflict between factions. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

classroom disunitydissensiondivisivenessesprit de corpsexclusivenessfaction

Antonyms

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broad-based consensuscohesionconsensusinstitutional unity

Etymology

From factional + -ism.