schism
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[edit] Etymology
From Ancient Greek σχίσμα (schisma) "division" < σχίζω (schizō) "I split"; from Old French cisme or scisme.
[edit] Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈskɪzəm/, /ˈsɪzəm/
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[edit] Noun
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schism (plural schisms)
- A split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord.
- A formal division or split within a religious body.
- (Catholicism) a split within Christianity whereby a group no longer recognizes the Bishop of Rome as the head of the Church, but shares essentially the same beliefs with the Church of Rome. In other words, a political split without the introduction of heresy.
[edit] Synonyms
- (split or separation): division, separation, split
[edit] Antonyms
- (split, division, separation): unity
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[edit] Translations
split, division, separation, discord
split within Christianity

