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    schism
    /ˈsɪz(ə)m/

    noun

    • 1. a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief: "the widening schism between Church leaders and politicians"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSCHISM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Schism is a noun that means a division into two groups caused by a disagreement about ideas, especially in a religious organization. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, and its translations in different languages.

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  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › schismSchism Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    A schism is a division, separation, or discord in a group or organization, especially a religious one. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and pronunciation of this word from Merriam-Webster.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › schismSCHISM Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Schism definition: division or disunion, especially into mutually opposed parties.. See examples of SCHISM used in a sentence.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SchismSchism - Wikipedia

    A schism is a division between people, usually belonging to an organization, movement, or religious denomination. Learn the origin, meaning and history of the word schism, and see how it applies to different religious groups and movements.

  7. www.britannica.com › topic › schismSchism | Definition, Meaning, Religion, East-West, 1054, Great...

    Schism is a break in the unity of the church caused by disagreement over doctrine or other issues. Learn about the major schisms in Christian history, such as the East-West Schism, the Western Schism, and the Protestant Reformation, and the efforts of ecumenism to heal them.

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  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishschism noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Schism is a formal word for strong disagreement within an organization, especially a religious one, that makes its members divide into separate groups. Learn how to use schism in a sentence, see its pronunciation and find synonyms with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary app.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSCHISM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A schism is a split or division in a group or organization, especially a church, due to differences in opinion or doctrine. Learn the word origin, synonyms, and usage of schism with sentences from Collins English Dictionary.