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- Dictionaryschism/ˈs(k)izəm/
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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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.
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.
noun. division or disunion, especially into mutually opposed parties. the parties so formed. Ecclesiastical. a formal division within, or separation from, a church or religious body over some doctrinal difference. the state of a sect or body formed by such division. the offense of causing or seeking to cause such a division. schism.
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.
noun. /ˈskɪzəm/, /ˈsɪzəm/ [countable, uncountable] (formal) strong disagreement within an organization, especially a religious one, that makes its members divide into separate groups. schism within something The disagreement eventually led to a schism within the Church.
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.
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.
