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Splinter Party

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A small political party that has broken away from a larger, established party.

Usage: In politics, a splinter party is formed when a group of members disagree with the main party's ideology, principles, or leadership and decide to form a new party.

Example sentence 1: The splinter party, composed of disillusioned members from the ruling party, aimed to present an alternative vision for the country's future.

Example sentence 2: The formation of a splinter party often leads to a fragmentation of votes, complicating the electoral landscape.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Referring to something popular or prominent only within a specific local area or community.

Usage: The term "splinter party" can also be used in a different sense to describe something limited to or known in a particular locality or community.

Example sentence 1: The band gained a splinter party following in their hometown, but they struggled to find recognition nationwide.

Example sentence 2: This local custom is a splinter party tradition celebrated enthusiastically among the residents of the small coastal village.

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