Facción (en. Faction)

/fakˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A set of people who share an ideology or common interest within an organization.

Example sentence: The faction of the political party seeks to gain more power in the upcoming elections.

La facción del partido político busca obtener más poder en las próximas elecciones.

Definition: Division or split within a larger group.

Example sentence: The opposing faction has grown considerably in recent years.

La facción opositora ha crecido considerablemente en los últimos años.

Definition: A part of a whole that is considered distinct or separate.

Example sentence: Each faction of the social movement has its own goals.

Cada facción del movimiento social tiene sus propias metas.

Etymology origin: Derived from Latin 'factionem', which means 'action' or 'part'.

Phrase: to be in a faction

Meaning: To be part of a group that has specific interests.

estar en una facción

Phrase: warring faction

Meaning: A group that takes part in an armed conflict.

facción beligerante

Related word: factional

Description: That belongs to or is related to a faction.

faccioso

Related word: facilitate

Description: To make the action of a faction easier.

facilitar

Meaning: Term used to describe a group that acts covertly within a political body.

Example: That faction among the youth is always plotting something behind the principal's back.

Esa facción entre los jóvenes siempre está tramando algo a espaldas del director.

Meaning: Group that defends extreme positions within a community.

Example: The radical faction continues to gain support despite the controversy.

La facción radical sigue ganando apoyo a pesar de la controversia.