factionalism

Noun

Meaning

The splitting of a group into factions.

Conflict between factions.

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Synonyms

faction strife schism partisanship sectarianism dissidence demonolatry iconolatry sectionalism denominationalist

Antonyms

armistice pacification breather treaty cease-fire peace treaty
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Related terms

factionalist

Examples

A crisis of confidence soon resulted across ZAPU, which was already suffering from poor morale, compounded by tribal and ideological factionalism. Source: Internet

All these dangers coincide with the inter-NCP wrangling, the factionalism dividing Parliament at a time when decisive action is needed to deal with the health emergency, and the economic crisis that the pandemic has spawned. Source: Internet

Anura Bandaranaike was soon thrust into the role of the keeper of his father's legacy, but he inherited a political party torn apart by factionalism and reduced to a minimal role in the Parliament. Source: Internet

At the same time, moreover, all political parties suffered from growing internal factionalism, especially the PRP itself. Source: Internet

Deng emphatically opposed Party factionalism, and his policies aimed to promote unity as the first step to restoring economic productivity. Source: Internet

During 2005, with the Mugabe's future in question, factionalism within the Shona has increased. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

factional factionalisation factionalise factionalist factionalization factionalize