English dictionary

schism

/'s/I/z/@/m/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

division of a group into opposing factions

noun.act

Examples
Another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy.

Synonyms split

Source: WordNet 3.0
the formal separation of a church into two churches or the withdrawal of one group over doctrinal differences

noun.event

Source: WordNet 3.0
Division or separation; specifically <i>(Eccl.)</i>, 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.

noun

Source: webster1913