Word Type

Noun

The word "faction" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

factional factionalize factionate factioneer factioner factionist factionless interfaction multifaction science faction subfaction

Derived From

fact fiction

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

camp clique coterie ingroup inner circle pack

Type Of (IsA)

clique group of things

Related Terms

fact factor factorial factory fashion nonfiction novel splinter group

Related Terms

belief discord event fact factor factorial factory fashion fiction film literature making opinion process production real shared splinter group strife

Synonym Network

cabal

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