Here's a breakdown:
* Faction: A group of people within a larger group (like a political party, a club, or a company) who share a common interest or opinion.
* Factionalism: The state of being divided into factions, often with opposing views or goals.
Factious can be used to describe:
* People: "The factious members of the committee couldn't agree on a plan."
* Groups: "The factious party was on the verge of splitting into two factions."
* Situations: "The factious atmosphere in the workplace made it difficult to get anything done."
Synonyms for "factious" include:
* Divisive
* Contentious
* Disruptive
* Quarrelsome
Example Sentence:
The factious debate in the parliament prevented them from passing any meaningful legislation.