ALL meanings of schism
schism
S s - noun schism division or disunion, especially into mutually opposed parties. 1
- noun schism the parties so formed. 1
- noun schism Ecclesiastical. a formal division within, or separation from, a church or religious body over some doctrinal difference. the state of a sect or body formed by such division. the offense of causing or seeking to cause such a division. 1
- noun schism split, division 1
- noun schism faction 1
- variable noun schism When there is a schism, a group or organization divides into two groups as a result of differences in thinking and beliefs. 0
- noun schism the division of a group into opposing factions 0
- noun schism the factions so formed 0
- noun schism division within or separation from an established Church, esp the Roman Catholic Church, not necessarily involving differences in doctrine 0
- noun schism a split or division in an organized group or society, esp. a church, as the result of difference of opinion, of doctrine, etc. 0
- noun schism the act of causing or trying to cause a split or division in a church 0
- noun schism any of the sects, parties, etc. formed by such a split 0