ˈfakshən ə l, -shnəl adjective
1. : of or relating to a faction
a factional leader
2.
a. : characterized by faction
b. : occurring between factions
factional disputes within the party
• fac·tion·al·ism - ə lˌizəm, -əˌli- noun -s
• fac·tion·al·ly - ə l]ē, -əl]ē, ]i\ adverb