schism meaning

UK US /ˈskɪzəm/ 2 syllables

schism (noun): division of a group into opposing factions.

schism has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

schism as a noun

  1. division of a group into opposing factions
    • another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy

    Synonyms: split

    Type of: division

    Related forms: schismatic, schismatical

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

    Type of: rupture

    Kinds: Great Schism

    Related forms: schismatic

How to pronounce schism

schism is pronounced /ˈskɪzəm/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with schism

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SC · words ending in SM · 6-letter words

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