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How to use schism in a sentence

16 example sentences · noun, verb

Schism means a split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord. Example: “A schism broke the organization into two rivals.”

Examples of schism by meaning

nounA split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord.

  • A schism broke the organization into two rivals.
  • Despite personal schisms and differences in spiritual experience, there is a very coherent theology of Snape shared between the wives.2014 March 3, Zoe Alderton, “‘Snapewives’ and ‘Snapeism’: A Fiction-Based Religion within the Harry Potter Fandom”, in Religions, volume 5...
  • But Harry, in his civilian suit, was also a reminder of the schism between the traditional and the modern in the royal family that can’t be drowned out by pageantry.2023 May 6, James Poniewozik, “Charles III Was Crowned King. But Can He Ever Be the Star?”, in The New York Times

nounA movement or organization that splits off from a larger body.

  • He founded a schism that eventually rivaled the original organization in size.

nounA formal division or split within a religious body.

  • The schism between Sunnis and Shias happened quite early in Islamic history.
  • The ordinations could prove to be the first significant crisis for Pope Leo because they provoke a schism – an intentional rupture of the church’s unity.2026 July 1, Angela Giuffrida, “Fears of Catholic schism as defiant sect ordains ultra-conservative bishops”, in The Guardian, →ISSN

verbTo split, divide (a group or organization).

  • “This is going to schism Maga terribly online,” Kirk said.2025 June 14, Guy Chazan, quoting Charlie Kirk, “Trump’s anti-war pledge tested amid Maga base fear of fresh conflict”, in FT Weekend...

More sentences with schism

  • A content fork may be intentional (as from a schism about goals) or unintentional (merely from a lack of reorganizing, so far).From the entry fork
  • It seems, then, that Matilda’s role in the Cadalan schism was more limited than has been supposed.2008, David J. Hay, The Military Leadership of Matilda of Canossa, 1046–1115, →ISBN, page 41. From the entry Cadalan
  • Who would risk a schism in a mere question of inopportunism?1999, Roland Hill, Lord Acton, page 196. From the entry inopportunism
  • My only comment (which Jane Nightwork is too puelline to comprehend) is don’t do your schism with nail scissors.1990, “Clinical Notes by a Resident Patient”, in Steven Rothman, editor, The Standard Doyle Company: Christopher Morley on Sherlock…. From the entry puelline
  • The schism between the dodecaphonists and the priests of tonality.1984 April 14, Richard Knisely, “Quintessential Narcissism”, in Gay Community News, page 13. From the entry dodecaphonist
  • Cooley, 87, former partners who reconciled in Texas after a four-decade schism born of their rivalry, apparently decided the grudge was no longer worth sustaining.2007 December 9, Abby Goodnough, “No, We Don't Want to Kiss and Make Up”, in New York Times. From the entry feuder
  • The affair was as much political as theological—the Romans and Alexandrines were jealous of his influence as patriarch of Constantinople—but it led to permanent schisms.2002, Brian Moynahan, The Faith: A History of Christianity, Image Books, Doubleday, published 2003, →ISBN, page 126. From the entry alexandrine
  • The movement reunited under the third Rebbe, Menachem Mendel (Zemah Zedeq) -- only to experience another schism after his passing and the creation of multiple courts of Chabad admorim.1994 July 26, A. Engler Anderson, “Why are Hasidim speaking for all Orthodox”, in soc.culture.jewish (Usenet). From the entry admor
  • But the uniquely disastrous effect of Catholic policy in causing a schism between Bogomilist Bosnia and Catholic Croatia soon was to manifest itself in the fight over Tvrdko's inheritance.1964, Stanko Guldescu, History of Medieval Croatia, page 256. From the entry Bogomilist

Meaning of schism

  1. noun A split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord.
  2. noun A movement or organization that splits off from a larger body.
  3. noun A formal division or split within a religious body.

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Questions about schism in a sentence

How do you use schism in a sentence?
Schism is used as a noun and verb. For example: “A schism broke the organization into two rivals.”
What is a short sentence with schism?
“A schism broke the organization into two rivals.”
What does schism mean?
Schism means a split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord.

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