Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
splinter-group
noun
/ˈsplɪn.tər ɡruːp/
Definition
A small, separate group that has broken away from a larger organization or movement.
Examples
- After the main party’s defeat, several members formed a splinter-group to promote their own agenda.
- The activists splintered into smaller factions, creating a splinter-group that focused on environmental issues.
Meaning
A splinter-group often forms due to differences in opinion, ideology, or strategy within a larger group, resulting in a division.
Synonyms
- breakaway group
- faction
- offshoot
- sect
