Definitions of schism [ˈsɪz əm, ˈskɪz-]

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Definition of 'schism'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) schism
division or disunion, esp. into mutually opposed parties.

2.  schism
the parties so formed.

3.  schism
a formal division within, or separation from, a church or religious body over some doctrinal difference.

4.  schism
the state of a sect or body formed by such division.

5.  schism
the offense of causing or seeking to cause such a division.

Etymology: (1350–1400; < MF < LL (Vulgate) sc(h)isma (s. sc(h)ismat-) < Gk, der. of schízein to split, with -ma n. suffix of result)

Definition of 'schism'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) schism, split
division of a group into opposing factions
"another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy"

2. (noun) schism
the formal separation of a church into two churches or the withdrawal of one group over doctrinal differences

Definition of 'schism'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) schism
division or separation; specifically (Eccl.), permanent division or separation in the Christian church; breach of unity among people of the same religious faith; the offense of seeking to produce division in a church without justifiable cause

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