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1. faction

noun. ['ˈfækʃən'] a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue.

Etymology

  • fact (English)
  • factum (Latin)
  • factio (Latin)
  • fiction (English)
  • fictionem (Latin)

Rhymes with Faction

  • transaction
  • subtraction
  • extraction
  • distraction
  • contraction
  • abstraction
  • retraction
  • infraction
  • diffraction
  • classaction
  • telaction
  • interaction
  • exaction
  • attraction
  • traction
  • reaction
  • inaction
  • fraction

How do you pronounce faction?

Pronounce faction as ˈfækʃən.

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2. faction

noun. ['ˈfækʃən'] a dissenting clique.

Etymology

  • fact (English)
  • factum (Latin)
  • factio (Latin)
  • fiction (English)
  • fictionem (Latin)