Faction word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "faction" word

[noun] a clique that seeks power usually through intrigue
[noun] a dissenting clique

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\Fac"tion\, n. [L. factio a doing, a company of persons acting together, a faction: cf. F. faction See {Fashion}.] 1. (Anc. Hist.) One of the divisions or parties of charioteers (distinguished by their colors) in the games of the circus. 2. A party, in political society, combined or acting in union, in opposition to the government, or state; -- usually applied to a minority, but it may be applied to a majority; a combination or clique of partisans of any kind, acting for their own interests, especially if greedy, clamorous, and reckless of the common good. 3. Tumult; discord; dissension. They remained at Newbury in great faction among themselves. --Clarendon. Syn: Combination; clique; junto. See {Cabal}.

Synonyms for faction

cabal, camarilla, junta, junto, sect

Related terms: argumentation, branch, camp, city hall, clashing, cliquism, contentiousness, denomination, disaccord, discordancy, disharmony, exclusiveness, group, in-group, inaccordance, junto, Know-Nothing Party, litigiousness, movement, multiple party system, National Republican Party, part, partisanship, partisan spirit, party, party in power, school, sect, splinter party, troupe

The fun area, different aproach to word »faction«

Let's analyse "faction" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Three vowels. 42.9% of vowels is 4.3% more then average English word. Written in backwards: NOITCAF. Average typing speed for these characters is 1885 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: ..-. .- -.-. - .. --- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: faction: 1 + 9 + 6 = 16, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: faction: 6 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 32, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
F (1)	6	Lovers	Practical, Faithful, Organizer
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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