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schism

noun

Division of a group into opposing factions

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Word length
6
Starts with
S
Ends with
M
Contains
CH
Scrabble score
13

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Pronunciation

ˈskɪzəm

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noun

  1. Division of a group into opposing factions

    “Another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy”

noun

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

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Another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy

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