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Meaning
Noun
●
A
split
or
separation
within a group or organization,
typically
caused
by discord.
●
In Religion:
A
formal
division
or
split
within a
religious
body.
●
In Catholicism:
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.
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Synonyms
Division
Separation
Split
Splits
Divisiveness
Antonyms
Unity
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Related
Conflict
Reformation
Rift
Disunity
Discord
Divergence
Clash
Strife
Dichotomy
Divide
Infighting
Contradiction
Rebellion
Confrontation
Debate
War
Uprising
Upheaval
Struggle
Controversy
Disagreement
Dispute
Feud
Dissension
Revolt
Crisis
Disconnect
Unrest
Revolution
Rivalry
Tension
Conflicts
Tensions
Disharmony
Distinction
Division
Dynasty
Turmoil
Opposition
Separation
Tragedy
Orthodoxy
Persecution
Gulf
Quarrel
Compromise
Power Struggle
Civil War
Paradigm Shift
Great Awakening
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Rhymes
Ism
Jism
Abysm
Prism
Grism
Quism
Chrism
Schism
Chrisom
Aspheterism
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