faction
US /ˈfæk.ʃən/
UK /ˈfæk.ʃən/
1.
puak, golongan
a small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.
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The ruling party was split by faction.
Parti pemerintah berpecah belah kerana puak.
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A small faction within the committee opposed the new proposal.
Sebuah puak kecil dalam jawatankuasa menentang cadangan baru itu.