1. Division of a group into opposing factions
   "another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy"
   - split 
2. The formal separation of a church into two churches or the withdrawal of one group over doctrinal differences

Derived forms: schisms

See also: schismatic

Type of: breach, break, division, falling out, rift, rupture, severance

Encyclopedia: Schism Schism, Eastern

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