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View usage for: (skɪzəm, sɪz-) Word forms: plural schismsvariable nounWhen there is a schism, a group or organization divides into two groups as a result of differences in thinking and beliefs. [formal] ...the great schism which divided the Christian world in the 11th century. The church seems to be on the brink of schism. Synonyms: division, break, split, breach More Synonyms of schism schism in British English (ˈskɪzəm, ˈsɪz-) noun1. the division of a group into opposing factions 2. the factions so formed 3. division within or separation from an established Church, esp the Roman Catholic Church, not necessarily involving differences in doctrine Word origin C14: from Church Latin schisma, from Greek skhisma a cleft, from skhizein to split schism in American English (ˈsɪzəm; ˈskɪzəm) noun1. a split or division in an organized group or society, esp. a church, as the result of difference of opinion, of doctrine, etc. 2. the act of causing or trying to cause a split or division in a church 3. any of the sects, parties, etc. formed by such a split Word origin ME scisme < OFr cisme < LL(Ec) schisma < Gr < schizein, to cleave, cut: see schizo- Examples of 'schism' in a sentenceschism Definition the division of a group, esp. a religious group, into opposing factions, due to differences in doctrine The church seems to be on the brink of schism. Additional synonymsDefinition any serious disagreement or separation the breach between Tito and Stalin Synonyms disagreement, difference, division, separation, falling-out (informal), quarrel, alienation, variance, severance, disaffection, schism, parting of the ways, estrangement, dissensionThere is some threat of a break in relations between them. Synonyms breach, split, dispute, separation, rift, rupture, alienation, severance, disaffection, schism, estrangement, disunion, divisionDefinition lack of agreement or harmony between people He foments discord among the allies. Synonyms disagreement, division, conflict, difference, opposition, row, clashing, dispute, contention, friction, strife, wrangling, variance, disunity, dissension, incompatibility, discordance, lack of concord - scheme
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Additional synonymsSynonyms disagreement, split, breach, feud, rupture, alienation, discord, schism, estrangement, dissension, dissidenceDefinition a break in friendly relations between people or groups of people They hope to heal the rift with their father. Synonyms breach, difference, division, split, separation, falling out (informal), disagreement, quarrel, alienation, schism, estrangementDefinition a breach of peaceful or friendly relations a major rupture between the two countries Synonyms breach, split, hostility, falling-out (informal), disagreement, contention, feud, disruption, quarrel, rift, break, bust-up (informal), dissolution, altercation, schism, estrangementDefinition the act of separating a permanent separation from his son Synonyms division, break, segregation, detachment, severance, disengagement, dissociation, disconnection, disjunction, disunion, disconnectDefinition a division in a group or the smaller group resulting from such a division a split in the party Synonyms division, break, breach, rift, difference, disruption, rupture, discord, divergence, schism, estrangement, dissension, disunion |