schism

noun
UK: /ˈskɪzəm/
US: /ˈskɪzəm/

  1. A split or division within a group or organization, often caused by differences in belief or opinion.

    1. The church experienced a major schism last year.
    2. A deep schism within the political party threatened its stability as members argued.

  2. Disagreement among members of a group, which causes them to divide into opposing sections.

    1. The schism affected the whole community.
    2. There was a significant schism between the scientists over the new discovery implications.

Synonyms

division split rift breach separation discord

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "schism" in English means: A split or division within a group or organization, often caused by differences in belief or opinion., Disagreement among members of a group, which causes them to divide into opposing sections..

The phonetic transcription of "schism" is /ˈskɪzəm/ in British English and /ˈskɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "schism": division, split, rift, breach, separation, discord.

Example usage of "schism": "The church experienced a major schism last year.". More examples on the page.