fractionalism
noun
frac·tion·al·ism
| \ -shənᵊlˌizəm, -shənəˌli-\
plural -s
Definition of fractionalism
1
: the state of consisting of separate usually nonhomogeneous or inharmonious units
the fractionalism of a modern society striving toward unity
2
: the action of forming or encouraging the formation of a fraction within the Communist party