Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

faction

[fak-shuhn] / ˈfæk ʃən /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

There doesn’t seem to be much risk that Bronin’s election, which looks likely, will undermine the progressive faction in the House.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

Instead, the pope appears to have viewed England as having abandoned his faction and aligned itself with his rival.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

Instead, let’s explore where each faction prevailed—and where they fell short.

From Slate Aug. 5, 2026

Hayya, who already headed the movement in Gaza from exile, was widely seen as representing the more hardline faction that emerged from the devastating war with Israel that began almost three years ago.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

A few seedy giants of the Strong Arm, who had been captured by the Orkney faction, turned up and said their homage, but the Lancelot contingent was a spate.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




Vocabulary lists containing faction


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training