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schisms

schisms is the plural of schism.

Meaning of schism

Noun

schism (plural schisms)

  1. A split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord.
    • A schism broke the organization into two rivals.
  2. A movement or organization that splits off from a larger body.
    • He founded a schism that eventually rivaled the original organization in size.
  3. A formal division or split within a religious body.
    • The schism between Sunnis and Shias happened quite early in Islamic history.
  4. (Eastern Orthodoxy) A split within Christianity whereby a group is no longer in communion with the Church or its ecclesiastical authorities, but shares essentially the same beliefs; in other words, a political split without the introduction of heresy.

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Phrases with schisms

Questions about schisms

What is schisms the plural of?
Schisms is the plural of schism.

Words near schisms in the dictionary

  1. schismless
  2. schismogenesis
  3. schismogenetic
  4. schismogenic
  5. schismogenically
  6. schisms
  7. Schissler
  8. Schisslers
  9. schist
  10. schistaceous
  11. schistatin

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