fazione
faction
noun fah-TSYOH-neh Rare
Origin: From Latin factio (a making, group, party), from facere (to do, make).
Usage Note
Fazione carries a negative connotation of a divisive, self-interested group within a larger body — a political faction, a rebel splinter group. It is stronger in its sense of internal division than gruppo (group) or partito (party). The adjective fazioso (factious, partisan) derives from it and is used in political commentary.
Examples
"Le due fazioni del partito non trovano un accordo."
Natural Translation
The two factions of the party cannot reach an agreement.

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