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schism Definition


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schism
noun
    1. A breach or separation from the main group, or into opposing groups.
      Thesaurus: division, split, breach, rupture, rift, faction, break, discord; Antonym: union, fusion, harmony, compromise.
    2. The act of encouraging such a breach or separation.
    3. The breakaway group formed.
Etymology: 14c: from Greek schisma split.



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