NOUN
  • Definition - A split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord.
  • Definition - A formal division or split within a religious body.
  • Example - The schism between Sunnis and Shias happened quite early in Islamic history.
  • Definition - A split within Christianity whereby a group no longer recognizes the Bishop of Rome as the head of the Church, but shares essentially the same beliefs with the Church of Rome. In other words, a political split without the introduction of heresy.
  • Example - The schism between Sunnis and Shias happened quite early in Islamic history.
Words in your word
7 Letter Words
schisms 14
6 Letter Words
schism 13
5 Letter Words
shims 10
4 Letter Words
chis 9 hims 9 ichs 9 shim 9 mics 8 hiss 7 isms 6 miss 6 sics 6 sims 6
3 Letter Words
chi 8 hic 8 him 8 ich 8 mic 7 his 6 cis 5 ism 5 mis 5 sic 5 sim 5 sis 3
2 Letter Words
hm 7 hi 5 sh 5 mi 4 is 2 si 2
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