schisms

Meanings

• noun

  A split or separation, particularly in a religious or political organization.

  - "The schism between the Orthodox and Catholic churches occurred in 1054."
  - "The political schism within the party led to the formation of a new faction."

• noun

  A difference in opinion or belief, especially one that leads to a split or separation.

  - "The schism between the two scientists arose from their differing theories."
  - "The ideological schism between the two political parties is deep-rooted."

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Antonyms

unity

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Synonyms

division , separation , split

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with schisms
chisms , systems

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Variants

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schism , schisms

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'schisma' meaning a split or a crack.

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Trivia

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1. The Great Schism of 1054 led to the formation of the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches.

2. The Protestant Reformation in the 16th century was a series of schisms from the Roman Catholic Church.

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Related Concepts

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1. Heresy: A belief or doctrine that is contrary to the orthodox or accepted belief, often leading to schisms within religious organizations.

2. Faction: A group of people united by a common belief or interest, which can lead to schisms within larger organizations.

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Culture

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Schisms have been a significant part of human history, particularly in religious and political contexts. They have been the cause of wars, the formation of new organizations, and the shaping of ideologies. In literature, schisms are often portrayed as a source of conflict and division.

How to Memorize "schisms"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a crack or split, representing the separation that occurs during a schism.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'schism' as 'a split in the system' or 'a crack in the belief'.

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