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- [fak-shuh-nl]
- /ˈfæk ʃə nl/
- /ˈfækʃnəlɪzm/
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- [fak-shuh-nl]
- /ˈfæk ʃə nl/
Definitions of factionalism word
- adjective factionalism of a faction or factions. 1
- adjective factionalism self-interested; partisan: Factional interests had obstructed justice. 1
- noun factionalism The splitting of a group into factions. 1
- uncountable noun factionalism Factionalism refers to arguments or disputes between two or more small groups from within a larger group. 0
- noun factionalism factional dissension 0
- noun factionalism affiliation with a faction 0
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Origin of factionalism
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1640-50; faction1 + -al1
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Parts of speech for Factionalism
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
factionalism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
factionalism usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for factionalism
noun factionalism
- hostility — a hostile state, condition, or attitude; enmity; antagonism; unfriendliness.
- friction — surface resistance to relative motion, as of a body sliding or rolling.
- strife — vigorous or bitter conflict, discord, or antagonism: to be at strife.
- competition — Competition is a situation in which two or more people or groups are trying to get something which not everyone can have.
- animosity — Animosity is a strong feeling of dislike and anger. Animosities are feelings of this kind.
Antonyms for factionalism
noun factionalism
- authorization — an authorizing or being authorized
- concurrence — Someone's concurrence is their agreement to something.
- ratification — the act of ratifying; confirmation; sanction.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- stability — the state or quality of being stable.
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