A ~ group is a group of people who have separated from a larger group, for example because of a disagreement.
Sixteen members of Parliament have formed a ~ group.
= splinter
ADJ: ADJ n
A ~ group is a group of people who have separated from a larger group, for example because of a disagreement.
Sixteen members of Parliament have formed a ~ group.
= splinter
ADJ: ADJ n
Collins COBUILD. Толковый словарь английского языка для изучающих язык Коллинз COBUILD (международная база данных языков Бирмингемского университета) . 2012