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factionalism

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Main Entry:
fac·tion 
          Listen to the pronunciation of faction
Pronunciation:
\ˈfak-shən\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from Latin faction-, factio act of making, faction — more at fashion
Date:
1509
1 : a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique 2 : party spirit especially when marked by dissension
fac·tion·al 
          Listen to the pronunciation of factional \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
fac·tion·al·ism 
          Listen to the pronunciation of factionalism \-shnə-ˌli-zəm, -shə-nə-ˌliz-\ noun
fac·tion·al·ly 
          Listen to the pronunciation of factionally \-ē\ adverb


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