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Word: schism
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Meaning:
Noun:
- A formal division or split within a religious body.
- A split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord.
- Catholicism a split within Christianity whereby a group no longer recognizes 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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