factionalism

/ˈfækʃənəˌlɪzəm/
noun
  1. The practice of or tendency to form factions or to promote conflict between factions within a group.
    • Many voters are tired of the factionalism that dominates modern politics.
    • The organization was weakened by years of factionalism and infighting.
    • Factionalism in the student government prevented any real progress on campus issues.
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