schism — a division or split in a group or organization, especially a church
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a division or split in a group or organization, especially a church
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskɪzəm/
Korean meaning: 집단이나 조직(특히 교회)의 분열, 분파
Korean pronunciation: 스키-즘 (강세: 스키)
Example Sentences
- The Great Schism of 1054 divided Christianity into Eastern and Western churches.
- There's a major schism in our book club - half want romance novels, half want horror stories.
- The company faced a schism when the CEO announced layoffs.
schism
NOUN//ˈskɪzəm//
a division or split in a group or organization, especially a church
Church congregation splits in two
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The prism's light splits across the chasm, like a schism.
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Origin
From Latin 'schisma', which derives from Greek 'schisma' meaning 'a split or division', itself coming from the Greek verb 'schizein' meaning 'to split or cleave'.
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“The Great Schism of 1054 divided Christianity into Eastern and Western churches.”
“There's a major schism in our book club - half want romance novels, half want horror stories.”
“The company faced a schism when the CEO announced layoffs.”
“The pizza topping debate caused such a schism that they had to order two pizzas.”
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