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a party; a faction; a group
A group of people united by a common cause, goal, or allegiance. Often used in political contexts to refer to a political party or faction, and more broadly to any organized group or clique.
一党支配が続いている。
One-party rule continues.
彼の一党は反対派を抑えた。
His faction suppressed the opposition.
一党独裁の体制は民主主義とは相容れない。
A one-party dictatorship is incompatible with democracy.
USAGE:
Most commonly encountered in the compound 一党支配 (one-party rule) or 一党独裁 (one-party dictatorship). Can also refer to a group or gang in historical or literary contexts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 一党支配 (one-party rule)
- 一党独裁 (one-party dictatorship)
- 一党体制 (single-party system)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 政党: political party — a neutral term for a political party
- 派閥: faction — a faction within a larger organization