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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"
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.
SCHISM definition: 1. a division into two groups caused by a disagreement about ideas, especially in a religious…. Learn more.
Definitions of schism. noun. division of a group into opposing factions. “another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy” synonyms: split. see more. noun. the formal separation of a church into two churches or the withdrawal of one group over doctrinal differences. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Schism."
5 days ago · 1. 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. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.
1. the division of a group into opposing factions. 2. the factions so formed. 3. (Ecclesiastical Terms) division within or separation from an established Church, esp the Roman Catholic Church, not necessarily involving differences in doctrine. [C14: from Church Latin schisma, from Greek skhisma a cleft, from skhizein to split]
Britannica Dictionary definition of SCHISM. formal. : a division among the members of a group that occurs because they disagree on something. [count] a schism between leading members of the party. The controversy created a schism [= rift] in the group. [noncount]
Apr 26, 2024 · 1. 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. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.
