schism

/'sizm/

Thân thiện

The congregation split into two groups over the new doctrine, creating a schism.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A formal division or separation within a religious body, especially a Christian church, over doctrinal or other differences. This is the most specific and historical meaning, referring to a split that creates distinct, opposing groups.
   • A division or disunion between people or groups, especially one caused by differences in opinion, belief, or loyalty. This broader meaning applies to any severe split within an organization, party, or other collective body.

Usage and Examples

• Religious Context:
  • The Great Schism of 1054 divided Christianity into the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches.
  • The theological disagreement led to a schism within the denomination.
• General/Secular Context:
  • The new policy caused a schism in the political party, with several members resigning.
  • Their fundamental disagreement on strategy created a schism in the management team.

Advanced Usage

• "To heal a schism": To reconcile and mend a serious division.
  • The leader's primary goal was to heal the schism within the organization.
• "A schism within/between": Used to specify the parties involved in the split.
  • The debate exposed a deep schism within the scientific community on this issue.

Variants and Related Words

• Schismatic (adj): Characteristic of or involved in schism.
  • The schismatic group formed its own separate church.
• Schismatic (n): A person who promotes or is part of a schism.
  • The council excommunicated the leading schismatics.

Synonyms

• Split: A division or disagreement.
• Rift: A serious break in friendly relations.
• Division: The action of separating into parts.
• Breach: A break in relations.

Antonyms

• Unity: The state of being united or joined as a whole.
• Harmony: Agreement or concord.
• Reconciliation: The restoration of friendly relations.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the formal separation of a church into two churches or the withdrawal of one group over doctrinal differences
2. division of a group into opposing factions
   • another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy

Từ đồng nghĩa

• split