Moiety (noun)

1. One of two equal parts into which something can be divided.
2. A group or subgroup having a particular cultural, religious, or political identity.

Origin:

Derived from the old french word 'moitié' meaning 'half'.

Examples:

1. The cake was cut into two equal moieties for sharing among friends.
2. The town was divided into two political moieties, each with its own leaders and agenda.
3. The society was divided into two religious moieties, one believing in the traditional gods and another in the new religion.
4. Each moiety of the tribe had its own unique customs and traditions.
5. The property was divided into two moieties, with each sibling receiving one half.