German word

Fraktion

Pronunciation

IPA/fʁakˈtsi̯oːn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounparliamentary group

Example

Im Parlament gibt es mehrere Fraktionen.

There are several parliamentary groups in Parliament.

Illustration for Fraktion (parliamentary group)

More examples

Viele Abgeordnete unterstützen die Fraktion.

Many members of parliament support the parliamentary group.

Core concept

A distinct organized part split from a larger body, especially a bloc of lawmakers acting together.

Common phrases

  • eine Fraktion unterstützen

    support a parliamentary group

  • der Beschluss der Fraktion

    the parliamentary group's decision

Similar words

Partei: A formal political organization that promotes policies and takes part in elections.
Abgeordnete: People elected to represent constituents and perform duties in parliament.

Definition in German

Fraktion ist im Parlament die Gruppe von Abgeordneten, die gemeinsame parlamentarische Arbeit koordiniert und oft gemeinsame Abstimmungsregeln hat.

Word origin

Fraktion ultimately derives from Latin fractio, meaning 'a breaking or division', and entered German political vocabulary through French.

Usage tips

  • Fraktion is feminine, with the standard forms die Fraktion and die Fraktionen.

Other meanings

  • factionnoun
  • fractionnoun

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