party split
Internal coalition fracture
A party split occurs when a political party divides into factions or breaks apart entirely, usually over ideological disagreements or leadership disputes.
The term can describe formal schisms where members leave to form a new party, or deep internal divisions that weaken unity: The party split over immigration policy.
Also used for any group fracturing along factional lines.
- factionGroup within group
- schismFormal organizational fracture
- breakawaySudden separation from group
- break ranksDefy group unity
- defectionAbandoning one's loyalty
rift · divide · splinter · rupture · dissent · walkout · rebellion · leadership challenge · coup · power struggle · infighting · civil war · discord · fracture · secession · polarization · caucus · rank and file
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Shared political alignment
reunification · merger · consolidation · coalition · coming together
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Temporary alliance for action
political union · united front · partnership · confederation
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