Schism
Pronunciation: /ˈskɪzəm/
Schism (noun)
- a division between people, usually in a group or organization, due to different opinions.
- a formal separation within a religious group, often due to disagreements.
Examples
- The schism within the team affected their performance.
- A schism developed between the board members over the new policy.
Common collocations: cause a schism, deep schism, schism arises, religious schism, schism occurs