Schism

/skˈɪzəm/

/ˈskɪzəm/

Schism

a division between a group of people caused by their disagreement over beliefs or views

synonyms : split

the formal separation of a church into two churches or the withdrawal of one group over doctrinal differences

Examples

1. Schisms have to be wedges.

2. The destruction also exacerbated pre-existing schisms in London society, like the longstanding animosity between the Protestants and Catholics.

3. This schism has been present for over a century.

4. We now have a major schism between two tribes, magical thinkers and evidence seekers.