faction
intermediateB2/ˈfækʃən/ · fac-tion
A small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.
Meanings
A small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.
ایک چھوٹا منظم اور اختلافی گروہ، خاص طور پر سیاست میں۔
گروہ
gruoh
Common Collocations
- political faction
- faction rivalry
- factional conflict
Example Sentences
The political faction created internal conflict within the party.
سیاست کا یہ گروہ پارٹی کے اندرونی تنازعات پیدا کر رہا تھا۔
Siyasat ka yeh gruoh party ke andaruni tanaza'at paida kar raha tha.
Multiple factions disputed the leadership of the organization.
متعدد فرقے اس ادارے کی قیادت کے بارے میں متفق نہ تھے۔
Mutadid farqay is idaray ki qiyadat ke bare mein mutafiq na the.
In literature, factions often represent conflicting ideologies.
ادب میں، فرقے اکثر متضاد نظریات کی نمائندگی کرتے ہیں۔
Adab mein, farqay aksar mutazad nazariyat ki numaindigi karte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of factions as factions causing fractions of friendships.
Imagine a group of people arguing within a larger crowd.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ایک ہاتھ سے تالی نہیں بجتی
Aik haath se taali nahin bajti
One hand cannot clap.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "factio" — a doing or making, a group of people
First known use: 14th century
The word 'faction' evolved from the Latin 'factio' meaning 'a making or doing.' It entered Middle English in the 14th century, referring to a political group or party.