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schism

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord.
  • (religion) A formal division or split within a religious body.
    • The schism between Sunnis and Shias happened quite early in Islamic history.
  • (Catholicism) a split within Christianity whereby a group no longer recognizes the Bishop of Rome as the head of the Church, but shares essentially the same beliefs with the Church of Rome. In other words, a political split without the introduction of heresy.

    • Synonyms

    * (split or separation): division, separation, split

    Antonyms

    * : unity

    Related terms

    * schismatic

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    has no English definition. It may be misspelled.