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1. : division, separation. also : discord, disharmony. a schism between political parties. 2. a. : formal division in or separation from a church or religious body. b. : the offense of promoting schism.
A schism (⫽ ˈ s ɪ z ə m ⫽ SIZ-əm, ⫽ ˈ s k ɪ z ə m ⫽, SKIZ-əm or, less commonly, ⫽ ˈ ʃ ɪ z ə m ⫽ SHIZ-əm) is a division between people, usually belonging to an organization, movement, or religious denomination.
Jun 26, 2024 · Schism is a break in the unity of the church, often caused by doctrinal or political disputes. Learn about the East-West, Western, and Protestant schisms, and their consequences and implications for Christianity.
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SCHISM definition: 1. a division into two groups caused by a disagreement about ideas, especially in a religious…. Learn more.
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noun. the division of a group into opposing factions. the factions so formed. division within or separation from an established Church, esp the Roman Catholic Church, not necessarily involving differences in doctrine. schism. A break within a church, such as the division between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church.
Learn the meaning of schism, a formal word for strong disagreement within an organization that makes its members divide into separate groups. See how to use schism in a sentence and find synonyms for this word.
The Western Schism was a period in the history of the Roman Catholic Church when there were two, and later three, rival popes, each with his own following, his own Sacred College of Cardinals, and his own administrative offices. The schism ran from 1378 to 1417.
