splinter parties
[/ˈsplɪntər ˈpɑrtiːz/]
nounpl: splinter parties
partidos dissidentes
1. Political parties that break away from a larger, established party due to ideological or factional disagreements
The formation of splinter parties weakened the main opposition coalition during the election.
A formação de partidos dissidentes enfraqueceu a coligação da oposição principal durante a eleição.
2. Smaller political factions that separate from a dominant party, often representing distinct ideological positions
Several splinter parties emerged after the controversial policy decision by the ruling party.
Vários partidos dissidentes surgiram após a decisão política controversa do partido no poder.
Splinter parties are particularly significant in Brazilian politics, where the fragmented party system includes numerous smaller parties that often break away from larger ones. This reflects the country's proportional representation system. In the USA, splinter parties are less common due to the two-party system but have emerged throughout history (e.g., Progressive Party, Reform Party). The term represents important dynamics in democratic systems where internal disagreements can reshape political landscapes.
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