1 [C] a small group of people within a larger one whose members have some different aims and beliefs to those of the larger group:
rival factions within the administration
2 [U] opposition, disagreement, etc. that exists between small groups of people within an organization or political party:
a party divided by faction and intrigue
3 [U] films/movies, books, etc. that combine fact with FICTION (= imaginary events)
