schism

Meanings

• noun

  A split or separation, particularly a permanent one, especially of a religious or political nature.

  - "The schism between the Eastern and Western Churches occurred in 1054."
  - "The political schism in the country led to civil war."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈskɪzəm/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1953748"

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Antonyms

unity

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Synonyms

division , separation , split

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with schism
prism , gism , psalm , calm

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Variants

List of all variants of schism that leads to same result
schism , schisms

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Etymology

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From Greek schisma ‘a split, schism, a tear,’ from schizein ‘to split’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'schism' comes from the Greek word for 'split'.

2. The Great Schism of 1054 is also known as the East-West Schism or the Papal Schism.

3. The term 'schismatic' refers to a person or group that causes or is associated with a schism.

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Related Concepts

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1. Heresy: A belief or doctrine that is contrary to the orthodox or accepted teaching of a religion.

2. Sect: A small group of people who follow a particular religious or political leader, ideology, or practice.

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Culture

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The term 'schism' has been used extensively in religious and political contexts throughout history. In Christianity, the Great Schism of 1054 led to the formation of the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches. In politics, the term is used to describe a permanent split or division, often resulting in conflict.

How to Memorize "schism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, permanent crack or split in an object or group of people to represent the concept of schism.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'schism' with the idea of a permanent division or split, especially in a religious or political context.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Splits in Religion and Politics' to help remember the meaning of schism.

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