Definition of Schism

a split or separation within a group or organization

Examples of Schism in a sentence

The schism between my two best friends put me in the awkward position of having to choose one over the other.  🔊

In the United States, the schism caused by slavery eventually led to the Civil War.  🔊

Because of the schism that has divided the football players, our high school team will not play a game this week.  🔊

As a result of the schism within the church, many clergy members are confused between which of the two sects to join.  🔊

When the king and the prince could not agree on the best way to rule the nation, a schism developed that pitted the king and the military against the prince and the rebels.  🔊

In the event of a schism between the board members, an independent agency will work to find a compromise that will unite the two groups.  🔊

The schism that divided the nation into two separate countries was caused by religious differences.  🔊

A century ago, a severe schism occurred within the Lutheran church and split the religion into two different branches.  🔊

Once my parents realized their schism was destroying our household, they decided to end their marriage and go their separate ways.  🔊

After a fifty-year schism, the government and the rebels were finally able to make peace and form a united country.  🔊

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