单词 | schism |
释义 | schism/ˈskɪz(ə)m![]() ![]() noun 1A split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief: the widening schism between Church leaders and politicians [mass noun]: the persistence of this group could produce schism within society...
Synonyms division, split, rift, breach, rupture, break, separation, severance, estrangement, alienation, detachment; chasm, gulf; discord, disagreement, dissension, disunion rare scission 1.1The formal separation of a Church into two Churches or the secession of a group owing to doctrinal and other differences. See also Great Schism.The centralization of the Catholic Church following the schisms of the 14th century changed how builders and patrons approached the construction and layout of churches, monasteries, and chapels....
OriginLate Middle English: from Old French scisme, via ecclesiastical Latin from Greek skhisma 'cleft', from skhizein 'to split'.
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