n. | 1. | (Anc. Hist.) One of the divisions or parties of charioteers (distinguished by their colors) in the games of the circus. |
2. | A party, in political society, combined or acting in union, in opposition to the government, or state; - usually applied to a minority, but it may be applied to a majority; a combination or clique of partisans of any kind, acting for their own interests, especially if greedy, clamorous, and reckless of the common good. | |
3. | Tumult; discord; dissension. |
Noun | 1. | faction - a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue |
2. | faction - a dissenting clique Synonyms: sect |