schism

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈskɪzəm/, /ˈsɪzəm/, /ˈʃɪzəm/

Noun

schism (plural schisms)

1. A split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord.
2. (religion) A formal division or split within a religious body.

   The schism between Sunnis and Shias happened quite early in Islamic history.

3. (Catholicism) a split within Christianity whereby a group no longer recognizes the Bishop of Rome as the head of the Church, but shares essentially the same beliefs with the Church of Rome. In other words, a political split without the introduction of heresy.

Synonyms

• (split or separation): division, separation, split

Antonyms

• (split, division, separation): unity

Related terms

• schismatic

Translations

• French: schisme
• German: Zerwürfnis, Spaltung, Schisma
• Italian: scisma
• Russian: раскол
• Spanish: cisma

Translations

• French: schisme
• German: Schisma
• Italian: scisma
• Russian: схи́зма
• Spanish: cisma

Translations

• French: schisme
• German: Schisma
• Italian: scisma
• Portuguese: cisma
• Russian: схи́зма
• Spanish: cisma

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