Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
warring-factions
noun
/ˈwɔːrɪŋ ˈfækʃənz/
Definition
Groups or parties that are engaged in conflict or warfare with each other.
Examples
- The country was torn apart by two warring factions, each claiming to represent the true interests of the people.
- Warring factions often lead to prolonged instability and suffering for the civilian population caught in the middle.
- After years of conflict, the warring factions finally agreed to negotiate a peace treaty.
Meaning
The term ‘warring factions’ refers to distinct groups that oppose one another, often in a violent or aggressive manner, typically within a larger conflict such as a civil war or political struggle. Each faction seeks to assert its interests or ideologies over the others.
Synonyms
- fighting groups
- opposing sides
- combatants
- rival factions
- conflicting parties
