Schism (Noun)
Meaning 1
Division of a group into opposing factions; "another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The disagreement over funding led to a schism within the non-profit organization.
- The church was on the brink of a schism over the issue of clerical celibacy.
- The scandal caused a deep schism within the party, resulting in several high-profile resignations.
- Another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy, unable to recover from the financial losses.
- The debate over immigration policy threatened to create a schism within the coalition government.
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Meaning 2
The formal separation of a church into two churches or the withdrawal of one group over doctrinal differences.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.