splinter party

noun

A political party formed by members of an existing one whose views or policies differ from those of the majority.

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Meanings

nounsplinter party (plural splinter parties)

plural splinter parties

  1. A political party formed by members of an existing one whose views or policies differ from those of the majority.
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APA

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