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Schism vs Polarize - What's the difference?

schism | polarize |

As a noun schism

is a split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord.

As a verb polarize is

(us) to cause to have a polarization.

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

    polarize

    English

    Alternative forms

    * polarise (UK )

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • (US) To cause to have a polarization.
  • (US) To cause a group to be divided into extremes.

    • Derived terms

    * polarization * polarized light * spectropolarimeter