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Divide (Noun)

A serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility).

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The new policy created a divide between the old guard and the newer members of the company, leading to a bitter debate over the future of the organization.
A growing divide emerged between the affluent north side of the city and the struggling south side, sparking calls for increased funding for local development initiatives.
The ongoing divide between unionized and non-unionized workers in the factory contributed to an atmosphere of tension and hostility.
Racial tensions highlighted a longstanding divide within the community, forcing local leaders to seek out solutions to heal old wounds.
As economic disparities worsened, a wide divide grew between those with stable jobs and those living on the edge of poverty.

A ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems.

Nouns denoting spatial position.

The continental divide in North America separates the drainage basins of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
The divide between the Amazon and Orinoco river systems in South America is a low-lying ridge of land.
The Appalachian Mountains form a divide between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.
The Himalayan mountain range creates a divide between the Ganges and Brahmaputra river systems in Asia.
The Andes mountain range is a divide between the Atlantic and Pacific river systems in South America.