Schism — synonyms, definition

1. schism (Noun)

breach cleavage crack disjunction disunion fissure rent separation severing split

schism (Noun) — Division of a group into opposing factions. ex. "another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy"

schism (Noun) — The formal separation of a church into two churches or the withdrawal of one group over doctrinal differences.

breach break division falling out rift rupture severance Great Schism