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Definition of factionalism

factionalism

/ˈfæk.ʃən.əl.ɪ.zəm/
fac · tion · al · ism
Adverb:factionally
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Adjective:factional
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factionalism Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A condition in which an organization, political party, or nation is divided into competing groups or factions, often marked by internal strife and narrow self-interest.

Example

"Bitter factionalism within the coalition government prevented the legislature from passing the annual budget on time."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the adjective 'factional' plus the suffix '-ism', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'factio' meaning 'a making, a group of people acting together, or a political party', from 'facere' ('to do or make').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Factionalism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/factionalism
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