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What (who) is SCHISM - definition
schism
(schisms)
When there is a schism, a group or organization divides into two groups as a result of differences in thinking and beliefs. (FORMAL)
The church seems to be on the brink of schism.
= split
N-VAR
schism
n.
1) to cause, create a schism
2) a schism between
Schism
·noun Division or separation; specifically (Eccl.), 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.
Wikipedia
Schism
A schism ( , , or, less commonly, )The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th ed. (2000) notes in The Free Dictionary that "The word schism, which was originally spelled scisme in English, is traditionally pronounced (sĭ′zəm).
Examples of use of SCHISM
1. SCHISM They will mourn the dead in a 7th century battle that confirmed a schism in Islam which has left Iraq dangerously divided between Sunnis and Shi‘ites.
2. Related Article No End to the Schism? (Jul. 27, 2005)
3. Never underestimate the raging passions of a schism.
4. Can anything be done to prevent this schism becoming permanent?
5. There is an obvious schism among the elites that contributes to this general unhappiness, and this schism is a clear result of keen competition on the free market.