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/
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
The prism's light splits across the chasm, like a schism.
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🌳Etymology
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'.
Breakdown
Greek 'schizein' (to split/cleave) → Latin 'schisma' (split/division) → English 'schism' (a division in a group or organization)
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📝Examples
“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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