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Breakaway

usgb/ˈbreɪkəweɪ/Volume
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Group dissent

Used when individuals split from a larger entity due to disagreement or a distinct goal.

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The breakaway faction formed their own community.
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Political context

Common in politics to describe factions that form due to differing ideologies.

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The breakaway party gained surprising support during the elections.
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DefectiveDepartureDisengageDissidentEscapeIndependentSecessionistSeparatist
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